An Artist Looks At Joe Biden

Back in Bible days, when people were freaked out and wished to express shock (and, most often, indignation) at wrong things that were being done--things that went against the grain with God (what was then considered simply going against common sense)--the following behavioral 'formula' was how men of God made certain that their emotions and resolve were not hidden from the careless dummies around them. Here is just one of many examples found in Scripture. This is probably my favorite … "When I heard this (stupid and/or blasphemous thing), I tore my tunic and cloak, pulled hair from my head and beard and sat down appalled" (Ezra 9:3 NIV). And the preceding debasing ritual was often followed by the donning of filthy rags ('sackcloth') for one's clothing, and sprinkling ashes atop one's head in an attempt to show even greater shame and humiliation.