Sometimes it's the premise that matters.

Lets start off today with a question, shall we? Oooo, that was fun! But that wasn't really a question, was it? I mean at it's core. It was more of a statement that required a mutual understanding before progressing to the main topic, right? There's another one. I could do this all day. But then I might start sounding like those A** Holes in DC, and we don't want that, do we? So let's stop focusing on the grammer of the past, or those little "speed bumps" in the nuances of the English language, and move onto a hopeity hope hope of changeity change, shall we?

I have a topic today that is a real hot spot of contension between the two major parties. And I want to make a point on it that will either completely alienate me from all of my friends, well at least the 8 poor souls who think my drivel is even worth reading, or... well yeah. Let's see what happens.

Gay Marraige. ( I can just imagine 16 eyeballs going wide, then to a squint and a turn of the head to look away, but not quite, as they anticipate the train wreck this is about to become)

The argument on the left is mostly (as I see it) along the lines of, and I know this is a huge generalization, "who are we to say that what goes on between two conscenting adults is anyones business and gays should be able to get married if they want to".

The argument on the right, again, as I see it and this is an oversimplification, "Marriage is between a man and a woman. Who are you to force a policy on me that I reject".

Now for an exercise. Try your very best to remove any hint of bias in this and please for the love of all you hold sacred a dear, try to remove yourself from either side of this topic. Forget all feeling one way or another. Pretend you have never even heard of this issue before.

Okay. There is a question I want you to answer. Remember, no pre-conceived notions what-so-ever.... Should the government tell me what is or is not a permitted relationship? You see, I think that we have been devided as a people. I've heard arguments from the left and the right that somwhere, they all say something to the effect of "it's none of my business but..."

Well fine, if it's none of our business, then why is it the government's business? Seriously!?! If I can't tell you whom you can marry, then where does the government get that power? But Jon, it's for the greater good of the society. Piss off with your socialism. The greater good argument is only good for individual decisions. Advancing it further to a societal level only leads to power stuggles and slavery.

Long story short, (too late) we shouldn't even be arguing about gay rights vs. strait rights. We should be united in agreeing thast the government shouldn't be involved in the first place.

Well, at least in my opinion. And will someone please help me point that fan over there in another direction. The crap smell is really stong.

Awakening

Well, I'm back. A lot has transpired since my last post and I've learned a few new things about myself. I've grown emotionally, spiritually and (un)fortunately I've grown physically.

In January of 2010 my Father passed away. I has taken a huge toll on me. I miss him greatly and I feel like I have lost in some ways, a part of me. I'm not ready to openly share how much his passing has meant. Just know that that it has and maybe sometime in the future we can open that door. But not yet.

2010 was a blur after that. I feel that in some ways I was sleep waking. Just going through the motions. But as the haze lifted I began a period of introspection, a self analysis of sorts. Prioritizing what is important in my life and where I want to go in the future.

I'm still a little cynical. Still very sarcastic towards foolishness and obvious hypocrisy. And I have a deep and abiding love of my faith and my country. I am reconnecting with God. I will continue to make mistakes and I hope to be able to correct them if I can. That's where you come in. I need your help to keep this "Project" going. So... Sound off, leave comments, post your own stories as we broach subjects that are near and dear to your hearts and maybe even suggest a topic ot two.
C'mon! It'll be fun!

Cheers!