Greetings interwebs people! I hope this blog post finds you doing well.
So, I imagine all of you have heard about the recent shooting in Aurora, Colorado. It deeply saddens me and my prayers and thoughts are still with the community and all those affected by the tragedy. I have recently been thinking about the individuals involved. The majority of the people who were murdered or injured were around my age. I found a twitter page of one of the victims and spent some time just reflecting on the person's life and how this social page belonging to them has more than likely seen it's last post. Everything they own (their clothes, their car, etc) is in place, except the person is no longer there. That has to be hard on friends and family and I truly hope I, or no one else have to deal with this pain. The few guys who took the bullet for their loved one, that is what I call true heroism. I do believe there is not greater act of love. (Via John 15:13 There is no greater love than to lay down one’s life for one’s friends.) I don't know what God has planned for me, but I would love nothing more to go out protecting my loved one(s).
I actually was in Aurora last Summer when I was visiting family and seeing the western part of this great country. Just crazy. I hope Justice is served sooner rather than later. (That process is way too long in case the President or a Head Honcho in DOJ reads this and wants something to work on) haha
One thing that we should NOT take from this tragedy, or any violent act really, is that the gun is to blame.
(Bare with me, it will lead to my next topic) I really think most people are so quick to need to blame something rather than someone. Too many are saying that guns cause these events but I ask you to ponder this: If you take away guns from the public, Who will have guns? Criminals or law abiding citizens?
Now, I had a facebook status about doing some research on this whole Chick-fil-a Anti Gay issues coming up the past few days in social media. (Reference site:
http://www.snopes.com/politics/sexuality/chickfila.asp)
My thoughts? I agree with aspects of both sides but people jump to conclusions way too fast in this country. Chick-fil-a has always been a Christian rooted organization which I love. The company has indeed to donated money to groups who support Heterosexual marriages. BUT! This is where the difference is. If someone likes Pepsi, does that make them automatically Anit-Coke? People take one stand and then assume the contrapositive is true which isn't always the case. Do your research America. You will not only make better decisions, you will feel smarter doing it.
UPDATED: 7/26/2012
You know this Chick-fil-a thing is really getting bigger in the social media. What do you think it is that the minority has the biggest voice in this country? And why do people feel obligated to boycott a place because someone like the CEO doesn't 100% agree with your views on certain subjects? There is a line between business and the personal decisions made by a business person. What does it matter that the CEO (given that chickfila franchises are individually and usually locally owned) views something differently than you? People don't understand that this is one of the biggest perks of being an American. You can believe what ever you want, and so can everyone else. AND You should love one another, no matter what they believe. Most of you know I am pro equal rights but I still find this whole thing disgusting. I feel like going to chickfila soon for sure.
Those were my main 2 things I wanted to get out. I'm not overly happy with my wording but too lazy to go back and fix it. I think you'll get my point.
I move back into school a month from today. That gives me 30 days to get stuff together. Need to get working on that. School is expensive. Too expensive
I recently started a I am Second (www.Iamsecond.com) bracelet but found out today it breaks out my skin so I can no longer where it. But check out that site if you are looking for some encouragement from some well known people.
I have recently been looking into the Libertarian party and am liking what I am reading. In an ever growing minority economy and society, big parties don't offer what I wanted. But that does present a problem for me to ponder more on. Do I vote for the candidate that I thing could do the best job but has no chance of winning or the candidate that could win, even if I don't firmly believe in all of their ideologies in hopes of beating another candidate that has a good chance? Did that make sense? Maybe? I'll get back to that in the coming months as we inch closer to election day.
I'm going to try and set up a questions box on my page so people can ask my opinion or just leave me awesome notes, anonymously or not.
Well, I can't really think of too much more to get off of my chest.
Kill strangers with kindness. You could make their day. Until Next time.
