The Forgotten Minority

In this country today, we take great care to not offend minorities. Don't get me wrong: I care about minorites. But, it seems to me today there is one group no one seems to care about offending: the disabled. For example, take the people who are opposed to the Americans with Disabilities Act for whatever reason. I'm sorry if we "cripples" as you so like to call us are inconvenient to the poor business owners. But as an American, I believe that I am entitled to go where I want to go in spite of my limited physical ability. It also doesn't help that popular media makes fun of the disabled, most notably Family Guy creator, Seth MacFarlane. He gives Joe endless ridicule over things like his inability to climb stairs or have sex. While Joe usually gets his legs back in an episode, by the end they're taken away again. I for one think comedy can be a good way to humanize people, and that's what Mr. MacFarlane is trying to do. But endless ridicule is not the way. Also, when able-bodied people offend people with disabilities in media, do you hear the big outcry, no. Well, sometimes, but it's not acknowledged. In closing, I am not a sensitive person about my disability. I'm okay with comedy to a certain extent. But after a while, it's not funny, only offensive and asinine.

Christians, It's a Book. Get Over It.

You may remember a few years ago, a bunch of Christian groups getting their panties in a bunch because of a movie based on a book series written by a prominent atheist named Phillip Pullman. They claim it was indoctrinating children into atheist ways. But, like most hypocritical Christians, they have no problem with C.S. Lewis' blatant biblical references in the Chronicles of Narnia series. I guess for some Christians it all depends on the kind of indoctrination. And another thing: Christians, if your faith is so threatened by a book and a movie, then that tells me you don't trust your own faith or your kid's own faith for it to stay with them after watching a 113 minute film, or reading a book. Let's not forget that Nicole Kidman, a devout Catholic, who stars in this film, says that she saw no overt references to Atheism in the film. But, let's face it Christians, your time to rule over all of the poor heathens has passed. The American people and the world are finally seeing through your stupid guilt trips, and your litigious money making schemes.

Freedom of Choice for Children

Could sweets become the new drug of choice in many schools? Maybe, if the eight states that currently want to ban bake sales get their way. Actually seven states already have; Massachusetts has legislation pending. Now, am I greedy? No. I just hate the thought that kids  won't have any choice in what they eat or don't eat. If we don't give kids any alternative, how do they learn to make positive choices?

Personally, I think it's partly about regulating the underground economy as much as possible. There was an incident in Georgia recently where a young girl's lemonade stand was shut down by the health department. No kidding. I imagine that in the future, little children will come to school with cookies hidden in their pockets to sell to other children: "Hey, buddy, wanna buy some chips?"

If you can, please join the fight to take back freedom of choice in public schools. I'm going to start a petition that you can sign on facebook, which I will link to later.