It's So Hard Being an Independant
Every election time, I often find myself feeling a little out of place. It seems, especially when listening to talk radio, there's a left and a right side (or blue and red if you prefer) and nearly everyone falls into those sides and they all think the same. And that's so weird cause I don't think I think like either camp. I mean, if I absolutely had to classify myself on pain of death, I'd say I'm a little more conservative leaning. But not by much. In fact I'm pretty sure many conservatives I know would classify me as a "stinking liberal hippie". And a lot of liberals just might say I was another "right wing nut job". And it's because of this I usually avoid talking about politics except for those people I'm close to (and only a select few at that).
However, tonight I think I just might open up about it a little and say how I think/feel on certain political topics, particularly the controversial ones. The worst that happens is my friends list dwindles to zero (which would many way more people read this that I thought. And the best that could happen is people see how right (and awesome) I am and suddenly I'm made into world dictator for life. Anyways, let's get to it.
Abortion: I'm against it. Except when the mother's life is in certain danger by keeping the baby. I believe life begins the moment of conception, and as a Christian, I feel it's wrong to end a life early. However, when the mothers life is in danger, I think there is exception to the rule. By risking the pregnancy, you put both lives in danger. Chances are the mother can try again or at worst, adopt (which really isn't a bad thing at all if she'd be a good mother).
Death Penalty: Against that too. I'm not even sure how so many Christians are for it. Don't get me wrong, I've heard of horrible crimes that literally make me sick and I wonder if I could look the perpetrator in the eye without wanting to kill them myself. But when I take a step back and try to view it rationally (as rational as any human can be at least), and as a Christian, all I see is another sinner who deserves every chance available for redemption. Also, some old guy who was probably crazy once said "An eye for an eye and the whole world will go blind" (Gandhi, paraphrased). I know I probably shouldn't listen to old people, but he almost sounds like he's on to something.
Legalization of Marijuana: Heck yeah! I have no intention of ever doing the stuff again, but I still have yet to see a real downside to the stuff. Other than that it stinks, but so do lots of things. Think a trailer full of potheads that hardly do a thing with their life is disgusting? Then I have no idea how you live with the drunk bums that fill so many downtown streets. Think pot is really a gateway drug? Then you should fight to ban swimsuit magazines because they're gateway porn! Seriously, can we just let pot smokers do their thing in peace and put that government money into something more productive (which would be just about anything).
Gay Equality/Marriage: What business is it of mine what consensual adults want to do in the privacy of their own homes? What right is it of mine to deny anyone the chance at lifelong happiness with someone else? (If you're actually wondering about the answer to those questions, please remove yourself from my friends list). Now I'm not going to get into a moral debate over this; I'm neither qualified nor really interested in doing so. Yes, I'm a Christian and I think the Bible makes its case in regards to homosexuality pretty clear. But at the same time, I still can't find the passage that talks about the speech Jesus gave commanding us to treat people as second class citizens based upon sexual orientation (oddly enough, I can't find anything in there anywhere about treating anyone as though they're unloved in some way; then again, maybe I just don't have the right version of the Bible).
And I think that's enough for now. I was gonna say something about gun control, but I've touched on it before and at this point, I'm pretty damn tired. And still have some "Draw Something" to do before bed.
However, tonight I think I just might open up about it a little and say how I think/feel on certain political topics, particularly the controversial ones. The worst that happens is my friends list dwindles to zero (which would many way more people read this that I thought. And the best that could happen is people see how right (and awesome) I am and suddenly I'm made into world dictator for life. Anyways, let's get to it.
Abortion: I'm against it. Except when the mother's life is in certain danger by keeping the baby. I believe life begins the moment of conception, and as a Christian, I feel it's wrong to end a life early. However, when the mothers life is in danger, I think there is exception to the rule. By risking the pregnancy, you put both lives in danger. Chances are the mother can try again or at worst, adopt (which really isn't a bad thing at all if she'd be a good mother).
Death Penalty: Against that too. I'm not even sure how so many Christians are for it. Don't get me wrong, I've heard of horrible crimes that literally make me sick and I wonder if I could look the perpetrator in the eye without wanting to kill them myself. But when I take a step back and try to view it rationally (as rational as any human can be at least), and as a Christian, all I see is another sinner who deserves every chance available for redemption. Also, some old guy who was probably crazy once said "An eye for an eye and the whole world will go blind" (Gandhi, paraphrased). I know I probably shouldn't listen to old people, but he almost sounds like he's on to something.
Legalization of Marijuana: Heck yeah! I have no intention of ever doing the stuff again, but I still have yet to see a real downside to the stuff. Other than that it stinks, but so do lots of things. Think a trailer full of potheads that hardly do a thing with their life is disgusting? Then I have no idea how you live with the drunk bums that fill so many downtown streets. Think pot is really a gateway drug? Then you should fight to ban swimsuit magazines because they're gateway porn! Seriously, can we just let pot smokers do their thing in peace and put that government money into something more productive (which would be just about anything).
Gay Equality/Marriage: What business is it of mine what consensual adults want to do in the privacy of their own homes? What right is it of mine to deny anyone the chance at lifelong happiness with someone else? (If you're actually wondering about the answer to those questions, please remove yourself from my friends list). Now I'm not going to get into a moral debate over this; I'm neither qualified nor really interested in doing so. Yes, I'm a Christian and I think the Bible makes its case in regards to homosexuality pretty clear. But at the same time, I still can't find the passage that talks about the speech Jesus gave commanding us to treat people as second class citizens based upon sexual orientation (oddly enough, I can't find anything in there anywhere about treating anyone as though they're unloved in some way; then again, maybe I just don't have the right version of the Bible).
And I think that's enough for now. I was gonna say something about gun control, but I've touched on it before and at this point, I'm pretty damn tired. And still have some "Draw Something" to do before bed.
posted by Paul | 1:29 AM
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