Welcome to My Crazy Life

This is my Crazy & Wonderful Life!! I WELCOME YOU IN!! I always manage to find a topic that excites or infuriates me. Sometimes I am lucky enough to find a topic that inspires me, and when I do I just can't stop myself. Inspiration is something that I would like to give, excitement is what I would like to see and topics that infuriate me is what I want to discuss. I love to debate and discuss and have those conversations bring about a positive change. With some conversation and awareness we can make a difference.

Monday, August 23, 2010

What Did She Say?!: Gay Marriage: WHY NOT?

What Did She Say?!: Gay Marriage: WHY NOT?: " So just let me start by saying that I love many people. I love many kinds of people and I love them all because of their differences, n..."

Gay Marriage: WHY NOT?

    So just let me start by saying that I love many people.  I love many kinds of people and I love them all because of their differences, not despite them.  All of my friends are very different from each other and that is what allows me to have such enjoyment in those relationships.  If we were all the same how boring would that be?  I believe that it DOES NOT matter whether we are born gay or choose to be gay, that is not what is important.  A person's sexual preference does not and should not define who and what they are. The only thing that should define anyone is their actions; color, nationality, financial status, or yes even their sexual preference should NOT be the issue.  Yet our country and the "Mr. & Mrs. Better's" of the land have decided that there is a standard that everyone has to live up to if they are ever to be considered worthy of the same basic rights as those enjoyed by  "The Better's".  If you want to have an opinion that matters, you can not be gay. If you want to have children, you can not be gay.  If you want to be normal, you can not be gay.  If you want to go to Heaven, you guessed it, YOU CAN NOT BE GAY! Should you desire a legal commitment that provides you with the same entitlements that everyone else has, you can't be gay! Am I making myself clear? Being gay is bad! REALLY?! That's funny, because I always thought that kicking a puppy was bad.  I thought that hurting an elderly person was bad.  When I think of bad people, I think of child molesters and abusers, rapists and murderers, not gay people!  So please forgive my confusion over this entire issue.
     Why is this even an issue in the first place?  I'll tell you why; because we have been brainwashed to believe that anything that is different is bad.  It's really quite sad when you think about it.  We are a country encouraging the young fresh minds that are emerging to stay closed and small because that's what is comfortable for "The Better's".  No matter what my favorite color is, I am still a good person if my actions say so, right? I know that seems a ridiculous comparison, but really it's exactly dead on.  Liking the color blue does not make me any less valuable as a person, and the same is true for my sexual preference!
     I find that having an open mind is not just exciting, but also liberating.  I do not find myself falling into the traps laid by the haters of the world and at the same time I don't ever worry that my opinion is going to be different or unaccepted.  Diversity is what this country was founded on and now it's what this country fears.  How sad is it that we have moved away from progress and retreated to the point of actually diminishing the rights of our peers because of who they are attracted to?  
     In this country today, if I am attracted to a black man, an Asian man, a dwarfed man, a mentally challenged man, an older/younger man, a fat/skinny man, a rich/poor man IT DOESN'T MATTER! I can marry anyone of them and I can also marry a convicted felon, while he is in jail and that's legal an acceptable.  But if I am attracted to another woman and want to marry her, I'm not allowed according to the law.  WHY?! Why does a convicted felon have the right to marry but a productive law abiding gay couple can not?  I could ask this question 100 times and get 101 different answers but none of them could ever be sufficient.
     I happen to believe that a "marriage" is defined as a union between a man a woman.  That DOES NOT mean that a gay couple couldn't have a legal "partnership" that offers them the same benefits that a marriage offers us.  Call it whatever you are comfortable with, but the concept is the same.  We all should have the same advantages no matter what our favorite color is.  I have two children, and I love them.  I love the color of their eyes and the shape of their face.  The sound of their voices, even when they are fighting with each other, is the music in my life. I want only happiness and love to exist in their lives, no matter who they are attracted to.  
     Today our country is at war.  Today our country is financially broken.  Today this country is inspiring hate and teaching fear instead of offering hope through kindness with understanding and preaching equality.  Today is a new day, a new day with new possibilities.  Today you can reinvent yourself, change you opinion and open your mind.  Today you can stop hating and instilling fear and offer those around you a kinder more thoughtful existence.  Before you judge the lifestyle of a gay couple stop and ask yourself if you would feel the same way if it were your child being judged.  Certainly we do not have to like everything, and we do not have to engage in any activities that we are uncomfortable with to be supportive and understanding. EVERYONE should have the same basic advantages in life.  I would hope that we all can agree that life is hard enough, short enough, and costly enough to level the playing field!
    

Saturday, August 21, 2010

What Did She Say?!: WHAT

What Did She Say?!: WHAT: " I am going to try and keep my temper, but I am warning you it's going to be hard. Certainly I can NOT be the only one who is forced to..."

WHAT

     I am going to try and keep my temper, but I am warning you it's going to be hard.  Certainly I can NOT be the only one who is forced to interact with the certifiably stupid on a daily basis!  I can not believe that as stupid as these people are that they have not only survived but they've managed to reproduce more stupid little people!!  Doesn't it blow your mind that stupid people seem to have no idea that they are STUPID?  I am amazed everyday that evolution or some cosmic event hasn't come along and wiped the disease of stupidity off of the planet.  How many times can you find yourself in a bad situation and wonder why the world is picking on me? HEY DUMB ASS, guess what, it's you not the world.  It's not bad luck or anything remotely close to that, IT'S YOU!  It's the decisions your making, it's your lack of attention to detail.  Maybe it has something to do with the fact that your selfish and lazy, looking for an easy way out.  Damn I hate stupid people!
     I have a friend who is a young and beautiful 37ish years old, and a few days ago some stupid woman ask her if a 29 year old friend was her daughter.  Seriously? I mean REALLY? How stupid do you have to be to do that?  I know someone who chooses to give up their assigned parking spot because they are to stupid to learn how to park within the confines of it.  I have been in the company of someone that smells terribly from B.O. and still doesn't wear deodorant, even though they have been made aware that their odor is offensive!  I know someone who went before a circuit court judge and purposely lied to win the battle, even though it will cost them the war.  I know someone that allows their husband to be gone for literally 11 months of the year on "business" and is stupid enough to think he is faithful.  I know someone who had two abortions instead of just protecting themselves.  I despise someone who is stupid enough to think that their jacked-upness doesn't hurt those around them. 
     I feel pretty confident that you have to know when you're an idiot. I mean how is it possible that you are really not aware?  When you are an alcoholic you know that you need a drink.  If you are a smoker you expect to have a need for nicotine.  So why is it that when you are stupid you don't see that other people are looking at you like your a damn idiot?  Oh my God, there is no cure!  There is no amount of education that can fix a truly stupid person.  There is no pill, no therapy, no surgery that can fix these people.  If you have a dumb ass as a relative, try to convince them that reproducing is Not a good idea.  If you are in a relationship with a dumb ass then never mind cause you also are a dumb ass, even if you don't know it, trust me!  If you gave birth to a dumb ass, you are in a delicate position and should proceed with care.  If you are a dumb ass yourself, oh wait that's right you have no idea sooo, never mind!

Thursday, August 19, 2010

ABORTION: The Great Debate

     Well you had to know that it was coming to this. Abortion: Pro Choice vs Pro Life. Oh no, this is a big one and someone is bound to be disgusted by my opinion on this. Based on my other posts, I am sure some of you have already guessed that I am very Pro Choice. Let's just think about that for a minute, shall we? Pro Choice, meaning that I believe that there should be an option. What really makes me angry is that when you tell people that you are Pro Choice they automatically think that you are not Pro Life. Like you can't possibly be both. Pro Choice does not mean Pro Death. I am very Pro Life. I love life, I have two of my own children and could not imagine my life without them. I can be a lover of life and still believe that a woman should have the option of deciding what is best for her and her unborn child. That having been explained I am definitely Pro Choice!
     Now days it seems that the number of actual procedures should be dropping off significantly based on all of the products that are available to prevent pregnancy in the first place. There is the old and faithful abstinence and if that doesn't sound good there are condoms, the pill, the ring, the IUD and all of it's newest versions, the shot, the implant, the diaphragm, and the morning after pill. I am sure that I missed something, but you get the point; there are so many ways to prevent pregnancy that it would certainly seem that the need for the actual medical procedure should be lessening. If we spent the proper time teaching self respect and abstinence and spent good "quality" time loving and nurturing our daughters they would very likely not feel the need to have sex at such an age where they are to immature to prevent the likely pregnancy.
     Back to the topic at hand.  No matter how many ways we can prevent pregnancy, unwanted pregnancies are still occurring, and for those girls and women there are only a few options.  Like it or not abortion IS one of the options. It seems a moral issue for most and I can appreciate that, but it is so much more than just that.  The moral issue shouldn't just be whether or not it is immoral or wrong to put an end to a life before it's birth. The morality of bringing a child into this already declining and over populated world and then sentencing it to life of struggle and uncertainty should also be considered.  Women are already having unwanted children on a daily basis and we can see the affects all over the news.  Some women do just fine until one day their child has a temper tantrum and the mother simply malfunctions and kills her child.  Some women give birth and abandon their child, others throw them from windows and bridges within hours of birth.  Some mothers use their children as a personal "meal ticket", while others just really neglect and abuse them.  YES, I did say MEAL TICKET, and I know what your thinking but it is true and you know it.  Everyone knows or has heard of someone who simply had a child because of the "opportunity" that child could afford them.  The father has some wealth, the father's family has some wealth, the welfare options, the pity and/or attention that a pregnant woman usually receives, security in a marriage and so on. Yeah all those things that shouldn't factor in to deciding to have a child that ultimately do when the pregnancy was unplanned and unwanted.
     Abortion itself is a traumatic and painful procedure that should be seriously considered before the final decision is made.  It is a medical procedure that not only changes your body and soul, it also changes your life.  Abortion is NOT a procedure that should ever be used as a form of birth control, however there are plenty of real life situations where abortion is not only an answer, but it is the right answer.  All of you radical Pro Lifers out there act as though every sought after abortion is the action of an uninformed selfish girl that doesn't realize what she is about to do and even worse, doesn't care. You are, in most cases, so damn wrong.  Most of these women are not looking for a "get out of jail free card", they instead are resorting to a thought out available option for a situation that could result in the destruction of more than one life.  The procedure can and has been abused by women that are just stupid and thoughtless, but for the most part I do not believe that those cases are the norm. And for the cases where women have abused it, all I can say is thank God those women are not having these children. Can you imagine just how unimportant those children would be once they were here?  Can you imagine how abused, neglected and tortured their little lives would be.  Those are the children that end up in our jails and on our streets living out an existence that isn't productive to anyone.  So yes, I will again say that for some women and some situations,  abortion is the right answer.  I think it goes without saying that there are plenty of reasons to accept the option of abortion and they are all different from case to case.
     I personally would urge some of these women who have a handful of kids, no husband or male remodel, no secure home life, that are on welfare and collecting food stamps and cash assistance from the state to seriously consider the options when the next inevitable pregnancy "pops up".  It would be nice if these women were mature enough to prevent these pregnancies, but obviously that is an issue for them. It would be even nicer if the men having sex with them would realize  that there is a very good chance that by having sex with these women that they are increasing their chances of becoming a father.  Still even better would be if the state would stop making it so damn easy to live on welfare for generation after generation. I sincerely believe that just because your body is made to reproduce does not mean that you should! It is ok that some people would not make good parents, as long as they don't become parents!  Know yourself, know you dreams and then go explore them without creating a life that you could destroy.
     A dear friend brought to my attention that fathers in general have no rights until after the child is born, and that he thought that was part of the problem.  Ordinarily that is not a fight I would even consider, but given the state that this country is in I think I will agree with him.  If two people have unprotected sex that results in a pregnancy, why are only the women empowered to "deal" with it?  Suppose that a man does not want the responsibility of a child with a woman that he thoughtlessly had sex with.  Why should he and the child have to suffer through an unwanted union because the woman decided that she wants to have the baby?  What if the fathers had a right to say, I don't want this, but if you do than go ahead, just know that I will not be responsible.  What if it was a law that if women followed through with a pregnancy when the father is opposed that she forfeits the right to child support?  How many children would be born out of that situation?  Well, if I were a betting woman, and I am, I would say a very small percentage.  That in itself would help to hinder the unwanted pregnancy, don't you think?  At the of the day, abortion is a tough and much needed option that sometimes offers a blessing in disguise. Don't hate the player, hate the game!! Stop the pregnancies before they start and stop making raising a child the burden of every tax payer.  My Mother always said, "There is more than one way to skin a cat".
     

Tuesday, August 17, 2010

What Did She Say?!: BIRTH CONTROL

What Did She Say?!: BIRTH CONTROL: " Hey I have a new and crazy concept, how about don't have kids that you can't afford!! How about you stop expecting other people to help..."

BIRTH CONTROL

     Hey I have a new and crazy concept, how about don't have kids that you can't afford!! How about you stop expecting other people to help raise and pay for your kids! Holy shit, dare I take it to the next level and suggest that having 3 kids with 3 different fathers/mothers is disgusting and only proves that you are not smart enough to use birth control? OH and here is a good one; did you know that birth control is planning that takes place before you have sex, not an oh shit now what do I do now after the fact? I know people that use corrective measures after pregnancy has occurred as birth control, more than once. REALLY!? Is it mean for me to mention that not everyone should be a parent? NEWSFLASH...not everyone has what it takes to be a parent so stop having kids. I know these people very well and I must say that there is always an excuse. Nothing is ever their fault, life just happens to them, they have bad luck I mean the list goes on and on.
     I have two kids and frankly I can barely afford to take care of them in the manner that I would like to. Not to mention the big C word...COLLEGE! Just thinking about how much it's going to cost me to make sure they get a good education makes my skin crawl. I am going to need two more jobs to pay for all that shit! Now there are some people that can not only afford a team of kids but they are kick ass parents, so this doesn't apply to them. However, everyone else Listen Up!! The world is becoming a fucking mess with parents abusing, neglecting and even killing their own kids. What the hell are we turning into? Parents are letting the babysitters, the school system or their own family members do their job for them and then they have the nerve to complain that they aren't doing a good enough job. Step up to the plate and make a difference in your child's life. Be a role model for them, be a support system for them, be their parent damn it! 
     It is a viscous cycle that families all over the country are living over and over again. There is an escape, but you have to work hard for it. Start making well informed decisions, instead of allowing life to live you,YOU LIVE LIFE! Teach our daughters how to be women, wives, mothers, and friends. Teach our sons to be the men and fathers that they can and should be. Teach our children to be well mannered, respectful and kind to one another. Instill in them the desire and drive to get a good education and to be an advocate for those that are less fortunate. Be honest with them when they have questions and use your words wisely because they are listening. Be an example to  them, allow them to witness the sacrifices and the planning that goes into fulfilling a dream. Show the kids that money is hard to come by so spending it wisely is a must. Prove to them through your actions that needing and wanting are two totally different situations. Lead them by example and love them more than you love yourself. These are the changes that must be made if the cycle is to ever stop.
     What do we have to look forward to if we don't make the change? Well I'll tell you what will happen, our whole country is going to turn to total shit! SHIT I say.  Our kids are not going to give a damn about us. They are not going to care about that we are stuck in some nursing home growing bed sores on our asses. There won't be any more family units or a sense of obligation to care for those who have cared for you because we didn't care for them as we should have. They are not going to care about family values, morals, or decency. Our country is going to become more over- populated than it already is with children that no one cares about. Meanwhile the Angelina Jolie's and Sandra Bullock's of the world will continue to adopt kids from other countries because they are easier to adopt than the already needy kids in this country.  Other countries will continue to profit from our greed while we stupidly and blindly destroy our own economy and credibility with the rest of the world.  Think about one of those futuristic movies that you have seen where the rich live above ground and the poor are driven underground and killed off, that's what I see in some unrealistic way. We are creating a society where even our most helpless and defenseless are being thrown up on the chopping block because no one has the balls to change it.
     Seriously, it's a simple concept. Some people have proven themselves to be worthy of parenthood, and some have not. How many chances should a person have to try and get it right? I know what I am proposing, and all that it implies. I know that many will find that idea appalling, but it should be considered. I know that when the bill of rights was written by our country's founders they had no idea that we would evolve to be the type of country that would need protections in place for those not yet born. They could not have known that this great country would basically become a place where the depraved are infiltrating every aspect of government and church.  Had they foreseen this, undoubtedly they too would have offered some kind of protection for those to yet to come.  So I believe that: If you have been a less than desirable parent you shouldn't be allowed to try again. If you have abused, neglected or God forbid murdered a child, you should not be allowed to have another. If you have proven yourself to be a danger to yourself or anyone else, you should not be allowed to have children.  If you can not show some basic ability to care for a child it should be a law that you can not have one! Damn I know people are gonna be pissed off by this, but not nearly as pissed off as I am that the undesirables of this country keep breeding!