wow, i feel like there's nothing to read on the news anymore. the election is over and "change" has come to america... that's pretty huge. and i'm glad i was a part of it. :D
one thing to keep in mind: as obama himself said,
"this victory alone is not the change we seek -- it is only the chance for us to make that change."
and how do we go about doing this?
"So let us summon a new spirit of patriotism; of service and responsibility where each of us resolves to pitch in and work harder and look after not only for ourselves, but each other."
yes, we are all in this together. change starts with each one of us. it is not something one man can bring about. we need to do our part and (as PB says) be the change we want to see. we all need to sacrifice something to make this world a little better, a little safer, a little greener, a little less divided, and so on.
and while we're at it, BE realistic. the change that we seek will not happen overnight. for instance, we're not going to come out of this recession in a few days, or even weeks. we're trying to undo eight years of economic ailment here... so it's going to require much patience and for us all to work together. :D so don't expect magic here.
anyway, thoughts on prop8.
i know, i know... we should move on, dammit. haha.
but hey, i haven't blogged in a while so i'll still share my thoughts on it... even though it is a bit too late. :)
i believe that marriage is an institution created by God for man and woman.
period.
i don't believe gays should be discriminated against. i don't believe they should have less rights. i don't believe they are second-class citizens.
but i voted YES on prop 8. contradiction? who's to say?
i took a stand for God, to protect the sanctity of marriage, and i am not ashamed of it.
was it a struggle? yes. i see both sides' POVs and i respect each of them.
but God defined marriage and who are we to change that? maybe the rights that go along with "marriage" should be separated from the institution itself. but marriage will always be between a man and woman. i believe it should stay that way.
:)
alrighty, i have to get my beauty rest.
ensenada tomorrow.
whoot!
~L
one thing to keep in mind: as obama himself said,
"this victory alone is not the change we seek -- it is only the chance for us to make that change."
and how do we go about doing this?
"So let us summon a new spirit of patriotism; of service and responsibility where each of us resolves to pitch in and work harder and look after not only for ourselves, but each other."
yes, we are all in this together. change starts with each one of us. it is not something one man can bring about. we need to do our part and (as PB says) be the change we want to see. we all need to sacrifice something to make this world a little better, a little safer, a little greener, a little less divided, and so on.
and while we're at it, BE realistic. the change that we seek will not happen overnight. for instance, we're not going to come out of this recession in a few days, or even weeks. we're trying to undo eight years of economic ailment here... so it's going to require much patience and for us all to work together. :D so don't expect magic here.
anyway, thoughts on prop8.
i know, i know... we should move on, dammit. haha.
but hey, i haven't blogged in a while so i'll still share my thoughts on it... even though it is a bit too late. :)
i believe that marriage is an institution created by God for man and woman.
period.
i don't believe gays should be discriminated against. i don't believe they should have less rights. i don't believe they are second-class citizens.
but i voted YES on prop 8. contradiction? who's to say?
i took a stand for God, to protect the sanctity of marriage, and i am not ashamed of it.
was it a struggle? yes. i see both sides' POVs and i respect each of them.
but God defined marriage and who are we to change that? maybe the rights that go along with "marriage" should be separated from the institution itself. but marriage will always be between a man and woman. i believe it should stay that way.
:)
alrighty, i have to get my beauty rest.
ensenada tomorrow.
whoot!
~L
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i Labs you, pharm *wah wah wah*
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