Depeche Mode
Muse
U2
The White Stripes
Coldplay
Radiohead
the Smashing Pumpkins (though I've seen them already)
It's not a band, but I'd love to see Sufjan Stevens live.
Saturday, May 23, 2009
Saturday, May 16, 2009
Flags in Church?
It is not uncommon at American churches to see an American flag. Sometimes the flag is flying out front. Sometimes its in the building. Sometimes the flag is even placed in the sanctuary, giving the appearance that it may somehow be part of the liturgy. This could be symbolic of the confused relationship of politics and faith in much of the Church.
In many ways, the Church has wrapped the Bible in the flag. (figuratively) It has molded the Christian faith into a sort of American faith. In one of my recent blogs, I discussed the idea that the United States is a "Christian nation". America isn't Christian. The ideals of America aren't God's ideals. Yet many try to fuse the two together. In this blog, I'm asking, is it appropriate for churches to display flags?
I have heard it said that many Christians have made the Bible the fourth member of the Trinity (because of the extreme emphasis on biblical inerrancy and infallibility, neither of which I believe in). I do agree that many Christians engage in Biblioatry (the nerdy way of saying many Christians worship the Bible). I also believe that many Christians have made the American flag the fifth member of the Trinity. The flag represents not only America, but democracy and capitalism. Many Christians treat America as God and democracy/capitalism as the savior of the world. When I listen to some Christians, it seems as though the words "free markets" have become a holy mantra.
Growing up in America has blinded Christians. Americans have been pounded over and over with the merits of capitalism, democracy, and the American way of life. This has happened so much that they bring this into their faith. An example is the healthcare. In polling, many conservative Christians say they believe healthcare is not a right, but a privilege. I don't see how any logical person could say that. But moreso, I don't know anyone who has read the Bible and says they're a Christian could say that. This shows how blind some Christians have become. Are some Christians really more concerned about keeping their money rather than making sure everyone has access to healthcare? That is not only outrageous, its anti-biblical. Another example is illegal immigration. The majority of illegal immigrants come to the United States to escape poverty. Illegal immigration is a bad thing (Though legal immigration is a very good thing; blog about that soon). But what's the focus of many conservative Christians? Stopping illegal immigration. It isn't the terrible, impoverished lives the people of Mexico are leading. They are so concerned about their own security and peace of mind that they are too busy to sympathize with the illegal immigrants as people are or understand the roots of the problem and what's causing it. It is their own lives, not the illegal immigrants, they are concerned about. The bible doesn't talk much about defending one's country, but it does talk over and over about helping the poor, lost, and exiled.
In its worst form, this nationalism has been transformed into racism. In the past, this racism has been against blacks or Native Americans. Now it has been transferred to Hispanics and Arabs. Many fervently promote jobs staying in America (especially factory jobs), as if Americans own the jobs or have some sort of right to them. What logic is there to this argument besides racism or nationalism? Many times when I've heard Christians promoting the War on Terror (even saying its God's will) there have been anti-Arab overtones. Jingoism is based in racism and nationalism. This is just one instance. Even with some good intentions Christians have often promoted racism. (Examples being Manifest Destiny, the enslavement of natives by conquistadors, the enslavements of blacks, or the destruction of Native American society, or the Crusades.)
Historically, every time church and state haven't been separated, it hasn't turned out well. Usually it leads to opression and death for many people. Politicians can easily use exploit religion for political goals, getting naive citizens to go along with them. (See rise of the Nazi party in Christian Germany). NO matter how great America may be, it is important to maintain a distinct separation of church and state.
As I've said America isn't perfect. Democracy isn't perfect. Because politicians are elected, it often leads to corruption and bribery. Often elected officials don't truly represent their citizens. Capitalism isn't perfect. Too often it's abused and leads to a few becoming wealthy and most being exploited. I'm not saying America is evil, democracy is evil, or capitalism is evil. They aren't. There is no perfect country or perfect political or economic system. Many Christians need to stop worshipping a certain country or political or economic system. They need to realize that no political system, no economic system, and no country can save the world. Only God can.
For this reason, I don't think flags should be displayed in church. I would prefer a globe, to remind churchgoers that God wants to change the world. Not through a country or an economic system or a political system, but through Jesus. To remind churchgoers that God cares about everyone in every country. I don't think its appropriate to sing patriotic songs in church. Most Americans have been raised with an ethnocentric worldview, but one of the most important points of Jesus' message is to transform that into a Godly worldview.
In many ways, the Church has wrapped the Bible in the flag. (figuratively) It has molded the Christian faith into a sort of American faith. In one of my recent blogs, I discussed the idea that the United States is a "Christian nation". America isn't Christian. The ideals of America aren't God's ideals. Yet many try to fuse the two together. In this blog, I'm asking, is it appropriate for churches to display flags?
I have heard it said that many Christians have made the Bible the fourth member of the Trinity (because of the extreme emphasis on biblical inerrancy and infallibility, neither of which I believe in). I do agree that many Christians engage in Biblioatry (the nerdy way of saying many Christians worship the Bible). I also believe that many Christians have made the American flag the fifth member of the Trinity. The flag represents not only America, but democracy and capitalism. Many Christians treat America as God and democracy/capitalism as the savior of the world. When I listen to some Christians, it seems as though the words "free markets" have become a holy mantra.
Growing up in America has blinded Christians. Americans have been pounded over and over with the merits of capitalism, democracy, and the American way of life. This has happened so much that they bring this into their faith. An example is the healthcare. In polling, many conservative Christians say they believe healthcare is not a right, but a privilege. I don't see how any logical person could say that. But moreso, I don't know anyone who has read the Bible and says they're a Christian could say that. This shows how blind some Christians have become. Are some Christians really more concerned about keeping their money rather than making sure everyone has access to healthcare? That is not only outrageous, its anti-biblical. Another example is illegal immigration. The majority of illegal immigrants come to the United States to escape poverty. Illegal immigration is a bad thing (Though legal immigration is a very good thing; blog about that soon). But what's the focus of many conservative Christians? Stopping illegal immigration. It isn't the terrible, impoverished lives the people of Mexico are leading. They are so concerned about their own security and peace of mind that they are too busy to sympathize with the illegal immigrants as people are or understand the roots of the problem and what's causing it. It is their own lives, not the illegal immigrants, they are concerned about. The bible doesn't talk much about defending one's country, but it does talk over and over about helping the poor, lost, and exiled.
In its worst form, this nationalism has been transformed into racism. In the past, this racism has been against blacks or Native Americans. Now it has been transferred to Hispanics and Arabs. Many fervently promote jobs staying in America (especially factory jobs), as if Americans own the jobs or have some sort of right to them. What logic is there to this argument besides racism or nationalism? Many times when I've heard Christians promoting the War on Terror (even saying its God's will) there have been anti-Arab overtones. Jingoism is based in racism and nationalism. This is just one instance. Even with some good intentions Christians have often promoted racism. (Examples being Manifest Destiny, the enslavement of natives by conquistadors, the enslavements of blacks, or the destruction of Native American society, or the Crusades.)
Historically, every time church and state haven't been separated, it hasn't turned out well. Usually it leads to opression and death for many people. Politicians can easily use exploit religion for political goals, getting naive citizens to go along with them. (See rise of the Nazi party in Christian Germany). NO matter how great America may be, it is important to maintain a distinct separation of church and state.
As I've said America isn't perfect. Democracy isn't perfect. Because politicians are elected, it often leads to corruption and bribery. Often elected officials don't truly represent their citizens. Capitalism isn't perfect. Too often it's abused and leads to a few becoming wealthy and most being exploited. I'm not saying America is evil, democracy is evil, or capitalism is evil. They aren't. There is no perfect country or perfect political or economic system. Many Christians need to stop worshipping a certain country or political or economic system. They need to realize that no political system, no economic system, and no country can save the world. Only God can.
For this reason, I don't think flags should be displayed in church. I would prefer a globe, to remind churchgoers that God wants to change the world. Not through a country or an economic system or a political system, but through Jesus. To remind churchgoers that God cares about everyone in every country. I don't think its appropriate to sing patriotic songs in church. Most Americans have been raised with an ethnocentric worldview, but one of the most important points of Jesus' message is to transform that into a Godly worldview.
Monday, April 27, 2009
My Greatest Hits
I've been blogging for about eight months now. Sometimes I give my thoughts on not-so-serious subjects like movies, sports, books, etc. However, it also provides a me a forum to discuss more serious topics. Because I blog about both the serious and non-serious, I figured it was about time to create a list of blogs that are more serious so anyone interested in my more formal, academic offerings can see a list if they are interested in reviewing any. Blogging sure beats writing those letters to the newspaper that had to be contained to 200 words...
The End of Christian America?
Pro-life?
Sociology
Homosexuality and Christianity
Tolerance and Love
How the World Runs
Malcolm X
Arguing With Atheists
The Silent Epidemic
Dying American Dream
Why Jeremiah Wright Offended Me So Much
Insulting Politics
Whose Jobs?
What I Would do If I Were President
What Would Jesus Say?
What Would Reagan Do?
The End of Christian America?
Pro-life?
Sociology
Homosexuality and Christianity
Tolerance and Love
How the World Runs
Malcolm X
Arguing With Atheists
The Silent Epidemic
Dying American Dream
Why Jeremiah Wright Offended Me So Much
Insulting Politics
Whose Jobs?
What I Would do If I Were President
What Would Jesus Say?
What Would Reagan Do?
Saturday, April 25, 2009
The End of Christian America?
For their edition during the Easter Holy Week, Newsweek ran a cover story entitled "The End of Christian America"., which, concluded that American is still a Christian nation, just not as strongly or as uniformly as it once was. Of course, many Americans assert that the United States is a Christian nation. Many foreigners, as well, view the United States as a Christian country. In fact, sixty-two percent of Americans still believe the United States it is. However, the United States sadly, is not, never has, and probably never will be a Christian nation.
Many conservative Christians assert that America was founded as a Christian nation. This is patently false. Christianity was important both socially and politically in early America, particularily in the Northeast. However, almost all of the founding fathers (and their wives) were deists. Some (most notably Thomas Paine and Thomas Jefferson) had some very nasty things to say about organized Christianity and actively fought against the fusion of polity and religion. Jefferson edited the Declaration of Independence to take out Christian language. Even the founders who were more orthodox in their views (such as John Jay, the first Supreme Court Chief Justice) practiced a Calvinist brand of Christianity that is very different from most forms practiced today.
More importantly than how the country was founded is how it has functioned. For the first several decades of its existence the United States' economy was powered by the enslavement of an entire race of people. (Especially after Eli Whitney invented the cotton gin.) The United States government gained millions of acres of land by violently stealing it from Native Americans (While murdering and displacing thousands in the process.) The Cherokee "Trail of Tears" alone resulted in the starvation and death of over 4,000 Native Americans. The "peculiar institution" (aka slavery), as well as the active policy of the United States government toward Native Americans sharply contrasted with Christian morals.
America has also often used aggression and violence, using its military as a weapon of destruction. Sherman's March to the Sea is one easy example. The U.S. also employed scorched earth tactics against Native Americans, and in the Philippine-American War, the Spanish-American War, and the Vietnam War. The United States also built concentration camps during the Philippine-American War, where the form of torture known as "water cure" was popular. (Water cure is when one is forced to drink great amounts of water, or another liquid such as urine, until the stomach nearly bursts and/or the person vomits, several times, often resulting in death. Teddy Roosevelt acknowledged its widespread use during the war.) The Civil War certainly doesn't seem like a very Christian way to solve a dispute. America has used violence and sacrificed the lives of many to satisfy imperialistic goals. (See the Mexican-American War, the Philippine-American War, The Spanish-American war, and any of the quasi-wars between the U.S. government and Native Americans.) America certainly has often exploited its military power. More recently, the scandal at Abu Ghraib, Guantanomo Bay, and waterboarding have been less than Christian.
Discrimination has also been a hallmark of American culture. America is still trying to reconcile its past treatment of blacks. Segregation and disenfranchisement is well documented and needn't be discussed. Other more acute forms of discrimination, such as the placement of Japanese-Americans in internment camps after Pearl Harbor or the Chinese Exclusion Act are less talked about, but occurred.
American culture certainly isn't Christian. There are many examples of un-Christian behavior. America's lack of engagement in several genocides. It's indifference towards poverty. The abortion of forty-five million babies since 1973. The culture of extreme materialism/consumerism. The pollution and destruction of the environment. The high divorce and infidelity rates. The obesity epidemic. (I believe obesity is a "sin" for several reasons) America's high rate of debt. Even the popularization of rap music, which generally espouses a worldview that is the polar opposite of Christianity.
America has never been a Christian nation. There never was a "Christian America". American has done many, many, many, MANY positive, good things. It is generous. The government doesn't actively try to hurt or exploit its people. The United State has often promoted peace and freedom. It does often try to help the underpriveliged in its own country and around the world. The very fact that it is there it debates and considers issues such as waterboarding or torture means it is not evil. I have emphasized the negative things, the dark moments, in American history and culture to illustrate its failure to live up to Christian ideals. Christianity and Judeo-Christian values have played a very important and special role in America. As a Christian, I think this is a good thing. America is changing religiously, in both positive and negative ways. I believe Christians leaders should focus not so much on how many Christians there are in America, but instead how those who are Christian display the message of Jesus.
Notes:
For more information on the religion(s) of the founding fathers, I would recommend Faiths of the Founding Fathers.
Most of the founding fathers were deists (or at least leaned toward deism) because they studied at our had connections to the College of William and Mary.
(For those interested, and I'm sure someone will be, Jon Stewart graduated from William and Mary in 1984.)
Along with most of the founding fathers, many historians believe that Abraham Lincoln was also a deist.
While a few historians still debate it, most do consider George Washington a deist.
Many conservative Christians assert that America was founded as a Christian nation. This is patently false. Christianity was important both socially and politically in early America, particularily in the Northeast. However, almost all of the founding fathers (and their wives) were deists. Some (most notably Thomas Paine and Thomas Jefferson) had some very nasty things to say about organized Christianity and actively fought against the fusion of polity and religion. Jefferson edited the Declaration of Independence to take out Christian language. Even the founders who were more orthodox in their views (such as John Jay, the first Supreme Court Chief Justice) practiced a Calvinist brand of Christianity that is very different from most forms practiced today.
More importantly than how the country was founded is how it has functioned. For the first several decades of its existence the United States' economy was powered by the enslavement of an entire race of people. (Especially after Eli Whitney invented the cotton gin.) The United States government gained millions of acres of land by violently stealing it from Native Americans (While murdering and displacing thousands in the process.) The Cherokee "Trail of Tears" alone resulted in the starvation and death of over 4,000 Native Americans. The "peculiar institution" (aka slavery), as well as the active policy of the United States government toward Native Americans sharply contrasted with Christian morals.
America has also often used aggression and violence, using its military as a weapon of destruction. Sherman's March to the Sea is one easy example. The U.S. also employed scorched earth tactics against Native Americans, and in the Philippine-American War, the Spanish-American War, and the Vietnam War. The United States also built concentration camps during the Philippine-American War, where the form of torture known as "water cure" was popular. (Water cure is when one is forced to drink great amounts of water, or another liquid such as urine, until the stomach nearly bursts and/or the person vomits, several times, often resulting in death. Teddy Roosevelt acknowledged its widespread use during the war.) The Civil War certainly doesn't seem like a very Christian way to solve a dispute. America has used violence and sacrificed the lives of many to satisfy imperialistic goals. (See the Mexican-American War, the Philippine-American War, The Spanish-American war, and any of the quasi-wars between the U.S. government and Native Americans.) America certainly has often exploited its military power. More recently, the scandal at Abu Ghraib, Guantanomo Bay, and waterboarding have been less than Christian.
Discrimination has also been a hallmark of American culture. America is still trying to reconcile its past treatment of blacks. Segregation and disenfranchisement is well documented and needn't be discussed. Other more acute forms of discrimination, such as the placement of Japanese-Americans in internment camps after Pearl Harbor or the Chinese Exclusion Act are less talked about, but occurred.
American culture certainly isn't Christian. There are many examples of un-Christian behavior. America's lack of engagement in several genocides. It's indifference towards poverty. The abortion of forty-five million babies since 1973. The culture of extreme materialism/consumerism. The pollution and destruction of the environment. The high divorce and infidelity rates. The obesity epidemic. (I believe obesity is a "sin" for several reasons) America's high rate of debt. Even the popularization of rap music, which generally espouses a worldview that is the polar opposite of Christianity.
America has never been a Christian nation. There never was a "Christian America". American has done many, many, many, MANY positive, good things. It is generous. The government doesn't actively try to hurt or exploit its people. The United State has often promoted peace and freedom. It does often try to help the underpriveliged in its own country and around the world. The very fact that it is there it debates and considers issues such as waterboarding or torture means it is not evil. I have emphasized the negative things, the dark moments, in American history and culture to illustrate its failure to live up to Christian ideals. Christianity and Judeo-Christian values have played a very important and special role in America. As a Christian, I think this is a good thing. America is changing religiously, in both positive and negative ways. I believe Christians leaders should focus not so much on how many Christians there are in America, but instead how those who are Christian display the message of Jesus.
Notes:
For more information on the religion(s) of the founding fathers, I would recommend Faiths of the Founding Fathers.
Most of the founding fathers were deists (or at least leaned toward deism) because they studied at our had connections to the College of William and Mary.
(For those interested, and I'm sure someone will be, Jon Stewart graduated from William and Mary in 1984.)
Along with most of the founding fathers, many historians believe that Abraham Lincoln was also a deist.
While a few historians still debate it, most do consider George Washington a deist.
Tuesday, April 21, 2009
Random Thoughts
-A couple of months ago I wrote a blog about the homosexual right movement. (Titled Tolerance and Love) Though I am generally supportive of gay rights, I am distraught by the extreme maliciousness and hate possessed by and employed by the movement. It seems to be growing more and more vicious. A perfect example is the reaction to Miss California's answer in the Miss USA pageant (I just found out it was the Miss USA Pageant and not the Miss America Pageant, and I still don't understand why there are two pageants). When prompted she, of course, said that she believes marriage should be between a man and a woman. (It should also be noted that she mentioned that she is happy to live in a country with diversity of opinion and different views on the matter and also said she didn't want to offend anyone.) The next day on his blog, the judge who asked her, Perez Hilton (who apparently is gay), called her a "dumb bitch". Scanning through sites I saw her called much worse. Again, I like how so many gay-rights activitists talk about respect, equality, and tolerance, but show absolutely none. Many in the movement also actively protested what they saw as a "theocracy" run by the Bush administration, but their rhetoric sounds much more like the propaganda that comes from a theocracy. I don't understand how one side (pro traditional marriage) can understand the concept of diversity and tolerance, but the other can't. It saddens me that today political correctness is more powerful than respect and tolerance. It frightens me that this is a controversy. Though I'm not sure if I agree with her, I am very proud of Miss California for standing up for her beliefs. I took a great amount of courage.
-I had heard about the famous (or maybe infamous) blogger Perez Hilton for a couple of years, but never seen him or read anything he had written. It looks like I'm not missing much.
-I've seen many Christians call Perez Hilton "trash" or "an idiot", etc. That is exactly the polar opposite of what Jesus said to do. The non-Christian thing to do to to react to hate with hate. The Christ-like thing to do is to react to hate with love, and pray for him.
-Since having lots bumperstickers probably means your very set in your beliefs and feel very strongly about them, I would be interested in a survey to see what percent of people with a multiple bumperstickers are politically independent. I thought about that today when I saw a guy with about ten on his car. I guess one or two isn't good enough.
-Alot of people are upset about it, but I agree with President Obama's handling of the encounter with Hugo Chavez over the weekend.
-This again is NBC's "Green Week". The other day while watching the channel, I was again lectured about what I can do to stop global warming. It's seems like everytime I watch NBC they have they have some green-related special programming or theme. This is ironic for two reasons. First, NBC (actually NBC Universal) is owned by General Electric. GE has a terrible environmental record, with large scale air and water pollution. Secondly, General Electric actively does business with the oppressive and violent Iranian government. Do they care more about the environment than human rights and the murders of thousands of Iranians?
-I had heard about the famous (or maybe infamous) blogger Perez Hilton for a couple of years, but never seen him or read anything he had written. It looks like I'm not missing much.
-I've seen many Christians call Perez Hilton "trash" or "an idiot", etc. That is exactly the polar opposite of what Jesus said to do. The non-Christian thing to do to to react to hate with hate. The Christ-like thing to do is to react to hate with love, and pray for him.
-Since having lots bumperstickers probably means your very set in your beliefs and feel very strongly about them, I would be interested in a survey to see what percent of people with a multiple bumperstickers are politically independent. I thought about that today when I saw a guy with about ten on his car. I guess one or two isn't good enough.
-Alot of people are upset about it, but I agree with President Obama's handling of the encounter with Hugo Chavez over the weekend.
-This again is NBC's "Green Week". The other day while watching the channel, I was again lectured about what I can do to stop global warming. It's seems like everytime I watch NBC they have they have some green-related special programming or theme. This is ironic for two reasons. First, NBC (actually NBC Universal) is owned by General Electric. GE has a terrible environmental record, with large scale air and water pollution. Secondly, General Electric actively does business with the oppressive and violent Iranian government. Do they care more about the environment than human rights and the murders of thousands of Iranians?
Thursday, April 9, 2009
Sad
I have to write something on this...
On late Wednesday night as I was reading something, snacking, and generally wasting my time, I had the tv on for some background noise. I glanced up every couple minutes. I happened to catch the highlights of the A's-Angles baseball game. Nick Adenahart, the Angles top young prospect, had pitched six scoreless innings in his first start of the season (and the fourth major league game he'd ever pitched in). A little while after I woke up on Thursday, as I turned on the channels and flipped through the channels, I stopped on ESPN. I was shocked to see that same pitcher I had seen a few hours before had been killed in a car accident. What made it even more astonishing was that he was probably killed right about the time I had seen the highlights of the game.
It was very eery to watch the postgame interview of him. He talked about how excited he was and how he finally felt like a major leaguer. How he had always dreamed about pitching in the major leagues and after so much work he finally fulfilled his dreams. I couldn't help but be dumbfounded by the fact that he was dead only an hour or two after the interview.
There are few situations that I could imagine that could be more sad. It's horrible to see how excited he was about his first start and then realize it will be his last. To think about the long career he would have had and think that he won't get that chance. Or to think he's just 22. He was just starting his life. It is breathtaking how much potential for great things there were and that in the span of a couple hours, from when he pitched to when he was killed, all that could be forever snatched from him. It's amazing to me to think that all that could change while I was sleeping.
I don't know why, this story just seems to get to me more than most do. Perhaps its because he was killed by a drunk driver who ran a red light. (Adenhard's two passegners were also killed.) To me it is just stunning that with one simple act, or one simple decision, how so many things can change and so many people be affected. Or that just a few hours before this pitcher had everything, had everything to look forward to, that all that could be gone so fast.
It's not surprising to me that the drunk driver had a prior drunk driving arrest and had only received a suspended license. Like usual, police don't really care about a drunk driver until they actually hurt someone. Makes complete sense to me...
The most unjust part to me seems that while the driver selfishly killed three others, he was not hurt himself.
I know there were many, many other people who had their lives cut short like this just today. And everyday. I don't know why, this just really made me think.
Now back to your regularly scheduled programming.
On late Wednesday night as I was reading something, snacking, and generally wasting my time, I had the tv on for some background noise. I glanced up every couple minutes. I happened to catch the highlights of the A's-Angles baseball game. Nick Adenahart, the Angles top young prospect, had pitched six scoreless innings in his first start of the season (and the fourth major league game he'd ever pitched in). A little while after I woke up on Thursday, as I turned on the channels and flipped through the channels, I stopped on ESPN. I was shocked to see that same pitcher I had seen a few hours before had been killed in a car accident. What made it even more astonishing was that he was probably killed right about the time I had seen the highlights of the game.
It was very eery to watch the postgame interview of him. He talked about how excited he was and how he finally felt like a major leaguer. How he had always dreamed about pitching in the major leagues and after so much work he finally fulfilled his dreams. I couldn't help but be dumbfounded by the fact that he was dead only an hour or two after the interview.
There are few situations that I could imagine that could be more sad. It's horrible to see how excited he was about his first start and then realize it will be his last. To think about the long career he would have had and think that he won't get that chance. Or to think he's just 22. He was just starting his life. It is breathtaking how much potential for great things there were and that in the span of a couple hours, from when he pitched to when he was killed, all that could be forever snatched from him. It's amazing to me to think that all that could change while I was sleeping.
I don't know why, this story just seems to get to me more than most do. Perhaps its because he was killed by a drunk driver who ran a red light. (Adenhard's two passegners were also killed.) To me it is just stunning that with one simple act, or one simple decision, how so many things can change and so many people be affected. Or that just a few hours before this pitcher had everything, had everything to look forward to, that all that could be gone so fast.
It's not surprising to me that the drunk driver had a prior drunk driving arrest and had only received a suspended license. Like usual, police don't really care about a drunk driver until they actually hurt someone. Makes complete sense to me...
The most unjust part to me seems that while the driver selfishly killed three others, he was not hurt himself.
I know there were many, many other people who had their lives cut short like this just today. And everyday. I don't know why, this just really made me think.
Now back to your regularly scheduled programming.
Wednesday, April 8, 2009
The Fun Don't Stop
There's a new controversy for the Obama administration! The latest controversy is that he bowed to the King of Saudi Arabia. The White House denies it though, and says it was only a "double handshake", though he clearly did bow. Some think it means the U.S. is bowing down or selling out to Muslims (because it looks like we are being subservient), some are upset because he bowed down to the leader of a country that oppresses women, and some are upset because he didn't bow to the Queen. I myself don't have an opinion. It's interesting to hear the scuttlebutt about it.
I see the country's first transgender mayor (from the beautiful state of Oregon) wants a reality show. Interesting, but not at all surprising.
The title is an allusion to that old Pringles slogan "Once You Pop, the Fun Don't Stop", which always offended me as a child because of its poor grammar and went against everything my teachers were telling me.
In my next blog I will address the new Newsweek cover story that America is no longer a Christian nation.
I see the country's first transgender mayor (from the beautiful state of Oregon) wants a reality show. Interesting, but not at all surprising.
The title is an allusion to that old Pringles slogan "Once You Pop, the Fun Don't Stop", which always offended me as a child because of its poor grammar and went against everything my teachers were telling me.
In my next blog I will address the new Newsweek cover story that America is no longer a Christian nation.
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