Two of Best Hugs Ever

 

Same kid, 12 years a part, one as a ball boy, the other as the PG.

You think differently than me?

That's cool.

Don't want to talk about it?

That's cool.

Want to talk about it?

That's cool.

Just because we disagree, doesn't make you a Communist, a Nazi, a racist, a homophobe, a transphobe, or fearful of anything.

We have to quit demonizing those we disagree with and making "them" out to be the complete extreme of their view because we don't like what they say.

Just stop.

The problem comes from that every single issue we believe in has become some existential crisis or threat to our every day lives, and most of them just don't.

The threat comes from outside, not inside, however, if we forget that inside is safe...we could be in trouble.

Or not.

Every generation has thought that the current generation is awful and that the country is going to hell in a hand basket, and that may be true.

But we're still here.

Spoiled.

And blinded that the rest of the world does not have it like we do here in the USA.

What If I'm Wrong?

I can guarantee you that if something comes out of my mouth, I have thought too long about it.

But...

I could be wrong, couldn't I?

I try to keep that concept in my thoughts and I really struggle with some of my stances vs. my beliefs.

How often do any of us even consider that we could be wrong?

The universe is a vast, vast area, yet so many of us think we're at the center of it.

You're not.

And you could be wrong.

 

 

Clear Away the "Stuff"

I'm a free thinker, I believe.

I mean, there are things I believe in when it comes to right and wrong, but if you're not bothering me, I don't care what you do.

But what I've found is that those who claim to be progressive or free thinkers may be the most small minded people I know.

Here's what I believe:

Minorities have the right to think for themselves and vote for the political party they identify with most.

Gay people have the right to exist and be married.

Trans people have the right to exist and live their life as they see fit.

People should be allowed to work and make as much money as they want to.

Everyone should have some form of education.

The unborn and the youngest of children should be taken care of and sheltered as much as possible.

You have the right to be religious, not religious, any religion.

What I don't believe:

Call minorities ignorant, sell outs or any other negative name because they don't support who I think they should.

Gay people and straight people should keep their affection for each other (within reason) behind closed doors.

Trans people shouldn't force me to partake in their right to exist.

Taxes should be higher on expensive things and millionaires and up should be donating to charity.

Yes, I'll help pay for some form of education with my tax dollars.

Children are innocent for too short of a time...let them be kids.

Do what you want to do religiously, but understand that you live in a predominantly Christian country.

Everyone has the right to be free and informed, but do not have the right to force their reality onto my reality.

They can share it, they can approve it, they can disapprove of mine, but do not force me to partake in it.

Isn't that the free thinking way?

I'm not forcing my reality on to you, just sharing.

If you want to force your reality (again within reason) on me and not allow for people to think for themselves,  you're the fascist.

Not me.

D.C. 2026