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So this post is definitely the most serious one I will ever write. I'm not into stirring up conflicts between myself and those that I am friends with. I do not drag politics, religion, philosophy, and other such things into any relationship aside from my relationship with Ches, and its a system that has worked well, until now. Infact, I'm positive other than my long term friends, I don't know who most people are voting for. Also, these are just my thoughts, agree or disagree as you will, but do know I'm not about to argue this with you. I'm not going to go into some ridiculously long and pointless debate when it will change neither of our minds. I have no intentions on changing my vote, and you are free to do as you will.
Recently one of my good friends posted a blog/bulletin on myspace about his feelings toward Barack Obama. Now, I myself have always been a more liberal and democratic person, and him more republican and conservative. So far, our political views have not come between us as friends, and yes we've had our spats and our arguements, but nothing that has lasted more than a day. Literally. It seems impossible for the two of us to stay mad at each other, but at the same time, from his current post, i have been too shocked to respond to him as of yet.
To summarize, his post went over Obama's feelings toward abortion, and taxes. He basically ended by saying that anyone who supports Obama is not somone he want to have as a friend. Now as we both stand, we have never had a problem with each other's political views in the past, and his bulletin did make me do some thinking.
Though Obama is pro-choice, and I have always believed in the sanctity of life, regardless of whose or what's. Then I sat and put myself in the mother's position. It came to what was I willing to give up for this? Am I willing to give up the future I'm working so hard to try and earn? Am I willing to give up my hopes and dreams, and any future dreams that Ches and I have for each other? Am I ready to throw away not only my future, but his, to raise a kid that will have a statistically terrible life because of the choices of his or her's parents? Not only from that am I willing to allow ourselves to be excommunicated from our families? To lose everyone who is close to me, sans Ches? I know if I did ever have to make the choice of an abortion and I did choose to abort, I would not have the support of my family or friends. I know by waiting, Ches and I will never be put in this position,and as a biologist it is my nature to stand back and observe, and let life take its course...but at what cost? The real shocker was when I answered the question I had no choice to call myself a hypcrite. I put serious thought into it as well. I would not only be giving up my dreams to become the next David Attenbourogh, but his dreams of being a writer, a teacher, and a business man. Not only to afford a child I would have to give up my kittens, and the two of us would be forced to disappear. His family is important to him, and there is no way that I could tear him away from that. Then I thought of how guilty I would feel if I gave up my child's life for the sake of our future. That would be a burden and weight that I would carry with me for the rest of my life. Irregardless of what anyone said to change my mind otherwise. But in the end, I couldn't do that to Ches, nor my family. I couldn't bring a child into this world without being ready for it.
The next point that was brought up (assuming you are still reading at this point), was Obama's tax plan. He falls under the 5% of Americans that have tax increases. He spoke of the effects that such a plan would have on him and his mother. Understandable that they would have a little bit of trouble, may have to downsize to a smaller home, etc. but they would still be alright. I know I do not know everything about their financial state, but at the same time, they live rather well. They definitely have more than most of us can ask for, and I know more than my family can ask for. An indepth look at Obama's tax plan (which I have done) has just shown that Obama will do nothing but aide my family, and myself. As much as I care for my friend and his mother, who have been very good to me, I have to put my family before them. Afterall Blood is thicker than water. I know that sounds terrible of me, but there is a point where I must draw a line between who I take care of and who I don't. It's the age old burning building question. Do I save my family and myself? Or do I save him and his mother? Out of this burning building I can't help but have my self preservation kick in, and since I am still financially dependent on my parents, I do need to make sure that I do take care of them as well as myself before anyone else. If you think that is so terrible of me, ask yourself why you are voting for your candidate.
The final point that was brought up was Obama's Muslim heritage. I myself am not Christian, and am actually Hindu. I've been brought up around many religions. From Evangelicals to Roman Catholics, and pretty much every form of Christianity, to Muslims, other Hindus, Buddhists, and even Atheists. Just out of respect, I belive that everyone is allowed their own religious right. What, who, or even if you do choose to believe is YOUR CHOICE. It should not matter when it comes to politics. Yes he was raised with a Muslim background. However 95% of Muslims are just as peaceful as the rest of us. Anyone who has ever travelled out of this country could see that. People around the world are all the same. I've travelled to war ridden countries. For crap's sake, I'm the neice of the former Communist leader in India! My grandfather, from the same family, and Mathma Gandhi walked through India together! My family is filled with opposities, political incorrections, religioius biases, and dysfunctions. My point is, the fact that he's Muslim should never play as a factor, EVER, when it comes to his election. People who vote based on his background are voting for the wrong reasons. For those of you that know me, would you decide not to vote for me because I'm a Hindu? Hindus can be just as violent as Muslims. 99% of the time we are violent to each other. Our country was founded on the premise that we would be free of religious persecution. However that is all I'm seeing right now.
While I was in Seattle last weekend, I left a family heirloom, and my most prized possesion with Ches. It's a very old (like B.C. old) pendant of our family god as a baby laying on a leaf sucking his foot. It's a sign of protection, a sign of luck and good fortune, and a little something to remind us of our past, our stuggles, and our future. Now granted he goes to a private Christian college, but I put it on the same necklace that bears the cross his step father bought him. Since then he seems to be ostracized by many, and many people have attacked him about it. Thankfully he has four years of debate team on his side, and is able to argue the other into submission. When did tolerance become an overlooked point in our education as children? No wonder there is war and terror. Only after we learn tolerance can we learn peace. That isn't something I just thought up. That is what Mathma Gandhi faced.
Okay. Rant over.
remember: i DO NOT care if you agree or don't. If you try to start a fight with me, I'm not going to respond. These are just my feelings toward said bulletin post.
Recently one of my good friends posted a blog/bulletin on myspace about his feelings toward Barack Obama. Now, I myself have always been a more liberal and democratic person, and him more republican and conservative. So far, our political views have not come between us as friends, and yes we've had our spats and our arguements, but nothing that has lasted more than a day. Literally. It seems impossible for the two of us to stay mad at each other, but at the same time, from his current post, i have been too shocked to respond to him as of yet.
To summarize, his post went over Obama's feelings toward abortion, and taxes. He basically ended by saying that anyone who supports Obama is not somone he want to have as a friend. Now as we both stand, we have never had a problem with each other's political views in the past, and his bulletin did make me do some thinking.
Though Obama is pro-choice, and I have always believed in the sanctity of life, regardless of whose or what's. Then I sat and put myself in the mother's position. It came to what was I willing to give up for this? Am I willing to give up the future I'm working so hard to try and earn? Am I willing to give up my hopes and dreams, and any future dreams that Ches and I have for each other? Am I ready to throw away not only my future, but his, to raise a kid that will have a statistically terrible life because of the choices of his or her's parents? Not only from that am I willing to allow ourselves to be excommunicated from our families? To lose everyone who is close to me, sans Ches? I know if I did ever have to make the choice of an abortion and I did choose to abort, I would not have the support of my family or friends. I know by waiting, Ches and I will never be put in this position,and as a biologist it is my nature to stand back and observe, and let life take its course...but at what cost? The real shocker was when I answered the question I had no choice to call myself a hypcrite. I put serious thought into it as well. I would not only be giving up my dreams to become the next David Attenbourogh, but his dreams of being a writer, a teacher, and a business man. Not only to afford a child I would have to give up my kittens, and the two of us would be forced to disappear. His family is important to him, and there is no way that I could tear him away from that. Then I thought of how guilty I would feel if I gave up my child's life for the sake of our future. That would be a burden and weight that I would carry with me for the rest of my life. Irregardless of what anyone said to change my mind otherwise. But in the end, I couldn't do that to Ches, nor my family. I couldn't bring a child into this world without being ready for it.
The next point that was brought up (assuming you are still reading at this point), was Obama's tax plan. He falls under the 5% of Americans that have tax increases. He spoke of the effects that such a plan would have on him and his mother. Understandable that they would have a little bit of trouble, may have to downsize to a smaller home, etc. but they would still be alright. I know I do not know everything about their financial state, but at the same time, they live rather well. They definitely have more than most of us can ask for, and I know more than my family can ask for. An indepth look at Obama's tax plan (which I have done) has just shown that Obama will do nothing but aide my family, and myself. As much as I care for my friend and his mother, who have been very good to me, I have to put my family before them. Afterall Blood is thicker than water. I know that sounds terrible of me, but there is a point where I must draw a line between who I take care of and who I don't. It's the age old burning building question. Do I save my family and myself? Or do I save him and his mother? Out of this burning building I can't help but have my self preservation kick in, and since I am still financially dependent on my parents, I do need to make sure that I do take care of them as well as myself before anyone else. If you think that is so terrible of me, ask yourself why you are voting for your candidate.
The final point that was brought up was Obama's Muslim heritage. I myself am not Christian, and am actually Hindu. I've been brought up around many religions. From Evangelicals to Roman Catholics, and pretty much every form of Christianity, to Muslims, other Hindus, Buddhists, and even Atheists. Just out of respect, I belive that everyone is allowed their own religious right. What, who, or even if you do choose to believe is YOUR CHOICE. It should not matter when it comes to politics. Yes he was raised with a Muslim background. However 95% of Muslims are just as peaceful as the rest of us. Anyone who has ever travelled out of this country could see that. People around the world are all the same. I've travelled to war ridden countries. For crap's sake, I'm the neice of the former Communist leader in India! My grandfather, from the same family, and Mathma Gandhi walked through India together! My family is filled with opposities, political incorrections, religioius biases, and dysfunctions. My point is, the fact that he's Muslim should never play as a factor, EVER, when it comes to his election. People who vote based on his background are voting for the wrong reasons. For those of you that know me, would you decide not to vote for me because I'm a Hindu? Hindus can be just as violent as Muslims. 99% of the time we are violent to each other. Our country was founded on the premise that we would be free of religious persecution. However that is all I'm seeing right now.
While I was in Seattle last weekend, I left a family heirloom, and my most prized possesion with Ches. It's a very old (like B.C. old) pendant of our family god as a baby laying on a leaf sucking his foot. It's a sign of protection, a sign of luck and good fortune, and a little something to remind us of our past, our stuggles, and our future. Now granted he goes to a private Christian college, but I put it on the same necklace that bears the cross his step father bought him. Since then he seems to be ostracized by many, and many people have attacked him about it. Thankfully he has four years of debate team on his side, and is able to argue the other into submission. When did tolerance become an overlooked point in our education as children? No wonder there is war and terror. Only after we learn tolerance can we learn peace. That isn't something I just thought up. That is what Mathma Gandhi faced.
Okay. Rant over.
remember: i DO NOT care if you agree or don't. If you try to start a fight with me, I'm not going to respond. These are just my feelings toward said bulletin post.