Do you remember the tale of the fellow who was walking down the road in front of his house one bitterly cold morning? He came across a small half-frozen poisonous snake lying beside the pavement. Calling out in a weak voice the reptile asked for help, “Please sir, I am almost frozen to death. Could you please help me?”

The farmer felt a stir of pity, so he picked the creature up and placed him inside his warm jacket. The two then began the short walk back toward the house. Of course in just a short time, the snake began to warm up and began feeling back to his normal self. He then sank his fan...