Abortion.

Republicans/conservatives tend to be "pro-life," and Democrats/liberals tend to be "pro-choice."  Just an observation.  Pro-choice is NOT the same thing as pro-abortion.  People who think this are dumb, plain and simple.  Pro-choice is merely saying that one supports the right for a woman to choose to give birth to a baby or to receive an abortion.  Many pro-choice people (me being one of those people) would actually never choose abortion themselves, unless something huge influenced them, such as rape (of course, only legitimate rape is considered here *insert thick sarcasm here* - ugh) or medical problem that would either put the mother's life in danger or be something that the child could be in pain for his/her entire life.  I must mention at this point that if the mother's life were in danger and needed extra care or the child did have health problems that would create problems or pain for the rest of their life, many conservatives would say that offering them any help to pay for their medical bills would be handouts and would consider them lazy.  They want to take care of unborn babies but taking care of people after they are born is unacceptable.

I do not believe people should use abortion as a form of contraception by any means, but sometimes people have to make the difficult decision to have an abortion.  If they aren't ready just yet (people DO make mistakes - part of being human or they just aren't in the right situation for it at that moment of their life) or health reasons or rape or some other reason.  It doesn't matter, women have a right to say what happens to their body.  It affects their life.  Men shouldn't be concerned with what women do with their bodies.  These government committees comprised only of men attempting to make decisions about women and their bodies and their futures makes me angry to think that they believe they can actually make competent decisions.  They have no right to think this or do this, and women NEED to stand up and fight them.

Speak up for your rights and for other people's rights.  Don't allow your rights to be taken away, don't allow other people's rights to be taken away.  We can be unified as a country under the principle that we are all deserving of the right to be happy and to make our own decisions to create the life we want to live in our pursuit of happiness (which, I might add, is stated in the Declaration of Independence).  We can be unified in knowing that we are all humans and we should see each other as equal because WE ARE ALL EQUAL. 

More politics

Wow, President Obama came through for tonight's debate.  The thing that I can't understand is why Romney keeps opening his mouth; I think it would benefit him to keep it closed.  Fact checks are getting the best of him.  Not that I mind he looks like a complete moron, but you would think that some of his Republican buddies would advise him to do a little research or to talk less.  Favorite quote from this debate:  

"Gov. Romney, I'm glad you recognize al-Qaeda is a threat, because a few months ago when you were asked what is the biggest geopolitical group facing America, you said Russia — not al-Qaeda. And the 1980's are now calling to ask for their foreign policy back — because the Cold War has been over for 20 years. But Governor, when it comes to our foreign policy, you seem to want to import the foreign policies of the 1980's, just like the social policy of the 1950's, and the economic policies of the 1920's."

I think we all know who is president material and who isn't...especially when we look at their policies and look at how Romney doesn't seem to know how to make his mind up about things, except for his policy about gay marriage and equality.  He even wants to take away rights for homosexual couples that Obama has just given them.  Ugh.  Homosexuals getting married will not ruin anyone else's marriage!!!!!!!!  Homosexuals getting married will not result in an apocalypse!!!!!!!! Homosexuals getting married doesn't affect anyone else outside of the couple and their families and friends.  Who are these people kidding?!  Do not use the Bible/religion as a shield for your lack of tolerance of others, for your need to stomp on others so you can feel superior.  Mr. Romney, you are already a rich white male, of course you are on top right now, the only thing you are afraid of is having others that you see beneath you (common folk) as equal to you.  

Romney is also turning his back on people who have fought for our country, people who deserve our respect, people who deserve the resources this country can offer them.  If it doesn't benefit himself or his other rich buddies, it isn't worth his time.  He supports war, yet he has never served.  He wants others to die for him, yet he doesn't feel he owes them anything.  No benefits will find their way to deserving veterans if Romney becomes president.  President Obama has never served in war, but he doesn't seem to like war very much.  Basically, ask yourself if you could vote for a man of privilege who doesn't mind war and is willing to send other people's children to die for himself and others. 

Link to check out more about the debate:
http://www.addictinginfo.org/2012/10/22/best-romney-rebukes/



*Kristen

November Election

Midterms at WSU this week, but I realized I haven't posted in awhile.  Here's another blog listing accomplishments of Barack Obama, since there are so many people that feel as though he hasn't done anything worthwhile in office.  Also, I wanted to point out that we gave Bush eight years to create the mess we were in, bringing us almost another depression, how can we expect anyone to pull us out of the hole that he dug within just a couple of years?  We can't.  He has been working toward a better America, with very little support from Congress.  Come November, we will see whether the majority of our country is for progressing forward or if they want to take several steps back by voting in Romney.  I'm tired of counting the lies in the debates that he and his VP candidate tell.  If they are already this way, putting them in office is a really bad idea.  I'm not saying Obama is perfect; no human is.  I was disappointed at the lack of fight in him during the debates, but he didn't sink to Romney's level either.  He needs to step it up and be proud of what he's accomplished and point them out, modesty isn't that great in a situation like this.  People don't know what he's done because he, unlike most other politicians, doesn't brag about them every chance he can get.  He's probably disappointed that he hasn't made as much change as what he wanted, so he might see that as a failure.  Well, he's had about four years to begin filling the huge hole Bush dug us and threw us in, as well as adding water so we could slip around in the mud for awhile before being able to fix it.  Critique President Obama, but give him another chance, another four years to see what he really can do, now that he finally fixed some of Bush's failures. 

http://pleasecutthecrap.typepad.com/main/what-has-obama-done-since-january-20-2009.html

Keep in mind, that with Romney, people's rights will most likely get taken away, whereas with Obama, we'll continue to move forward toward equality.  If we truly love our country, we will vote for someone who advocates for those who are seen as "inferior" to people like Romney and the rich.  None of us are inferior just because of a difference in gender, sexual preference, skin color, economic status, etc, so we should step up and support people who see that as the truth.

I received my absentee ballot in the mail yesterday, and I am excited to vote for Obama again to truly see what more he can do for this country.

*Kristen

Say what you believe before ideas are lost

"Bottom line, if people don't say what they believe, those ideas and feelings get lost. If they are lost often enough, those ideas and feelings never return." -- David Wojnarowicz

This is a quote from the artist David Wojnarowicz, which I believe people should live by.  One person can make a difference, they just have to find the courage to voice their opinion about an issue.  People come from so many different backgrounds that everyone brings unique ideas and perspectives to the table.  However, if we don't voice these, they could be lost.  If we don't voice these opinions we could lose those ideas or we could stand in the way of necessary change.  This is such an important action we must all be part of in order to shape the world we live in and continue improving the society/world we live in.  Stand up for yourself, stand up for others.  Together we'll make change.  

PS.  The election is getting closer....everyone should vote and get their voice heard.  We need someone who will improve this country and progress towards a better future....not one who can cut 47% of the population out as unimportant.  

PPS.  Just to get people thinking...I'm pretty sure the Westboro Baptist Church supports Romney....and the Westboro Baptist Church (godhatesfags.com) has the word "hates" within their address, as well as the fact that I have never seen the word "hate" in so many places on a website...this one wins.  Do we want a President who the biggest hate group of the country probably supports?  Don't think so.

*Kristen

Election

As the election grows closer for us, I've been hearing more people around me talking about voting.  I have been surprised to hear that a lot of people are considering not voting, considering not letting their voices be heard.  Or I have been hearing people say they are voting for Obama because they are democrat or they are just voting for Romney because they are republican.  I write this post to challenge people to consider their choices, consider what makes them a democrat or republican and if they truly understand each party.  I also challenge people to look past the division of political parties and critically analyze each person who is running - their message, accurate potential, and character.

I bring this up and challenge U.S. citizens (as well as other countries who hold elections) with this because I've recently met some people who are voting for Romney just because they are Republican.  These people don't even agree with what he is saying, but they are still planning to vote for him because of their vision of the Republican party in the future.  If you vote for a party or person, then this says you agree with them now.  It doesn't give a voice of change, this says you like them how they are now, their goals, character, message, etc.  Don't vote for someone if you disagree with them, this isn't a smart move.  Though, if it comes down to it, I would rather see someone vote for a candidate that I disagree with than not vote just because they don't see any as reasonable candidates.  One of them is going to be President, vote for one who you think is the most patriotic, the one who cares for the majority of the citizens, the one you agree with most, etc.  I challenge people not to be ignorant.  Educate yourself before the election and don't vote out of ignorance or because you hate the other political party more that you have to vote for the other even if you disagree with them.  Hate shouldn't be a factor. 

I consider myself an independent because I look at the current candidates.  This is my second election that I am old enough to vote, and I believe Obama deserves another four years in office.  Bush dug a hole so deep that Obama first had to work to fill it up a little just to get our country even a chance to climb out; now he needs another four years to show what he can do now that that hole is filling up.  Obama knows what it is like to be a minority, which means women's rights and homosexual's rights and other minority's rights won't go back in time like what Romney could do.  We don't need another rich white man in the President's seat.  Not yet anyway.  This country still needs change. 


An article some may like to read: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/darin-murphy/to-the-47-for-all-you-do-_b_1892687.html

*Kristen

When Women Make Decisions, They're Usually Wrong

 When Women Make Decisions, They're Usually Wrong

"Every day is a struggle for most women to make decisions and fight the uphill battle of living with choices. Why don't you help save the world by sponsoring some woman's uterus?".....Kate Lambert's video is a must see.  This is what the United States' government is basically trying to do to us women in the U.S.  Our national legislation regarding women-specific issues is comprised of men attempting to tell us we are helpless and we cannot, under any circumstance, make the right decision (especially anything that concerns the uterus or female reproductive parts that we were..."burdened" with.  Women in the United States need to take charge of their rights and push to continue moving forward.  The only way to do so is to vote for Obama this year, Mitt Romney and extreme Republicans will only force us back into the past concerning our rights. 

http://www.upworthy.com/when-women-make-decisions-theyre-usually-wrong?c=bl3You

Bullies

I have a womb and will let you know what I want done with it when I want it done.  Ugh.  Dumb Tea Party/Extreme Republicans.  You'd think that these male Republicans wished that they also had a uterus.......oh....wait, but that would be unnatural.....hmmmmm...

Anyway, haven't written in my blog for awhile and decided to write tonight, especially after reading about yet another suicide of a young girl, age 11.  She was bullied until she couldn't take it any more, until she felt so alone.  She was alone.  The schools in the United States tend to wait until something like this happens to one of their own.  They do not care until they make it in the news with this type of negative publicity.  I am putting the blame on the schools and the bully and the bully's family.  The school needs to step forward.  They need to put a STOP to this kind of action before it barely gets started.  They do this, and children will feel as though they can come forward, that there are people they can count on to help them.  If they continue to allow the bullying, children feel as though there is no one there for them, no one they can go to talk to and get them out of situations such as this one.  They can talk to their own family who usually goes to the school to request help.  The school promises to "talk" to the bully and the bully's family......but this is where it ends.  Even if it is repeated, the school justifies the actions by saying, well we already talked to them...blah, blah, blah *insert excuses here.*  If our legal system charged the bully and the school district with murder each time there was a suicide, this could significantly decrease these suicides and bullying.  They would be so much more strict in their consequences for bullies.  This is extreme, but apparently numerous deaths of students who feel helpless and that death is their only way out, away from pain, isn't good enough.  School districts see these actions at other schools and they stand aside...ignoring what they see, ignoring the problems within their school.  Bullies should be charged with assault or harassment and severe and immediate consequences should happen.  Their families should be charged if they refuse to take action, if they refuse to admit there is a problem.  Many families refuse to admit their precious child is mean, is a bully.  Snap out of it.  There is time to stop the problem if you aren't ignorant.  This is how school shootings occur, this is how suicides occur.  Ignorance and ignoring problems will not solve the problem(s).  Duh.  Take action.  Protect people from bullies and hold bullies and schools who refuse to stop them accountable. 

*Kristen