Remember that nearly everything is relative. Without light, there would be no darkness, but in total darkness, you would never know light. Without up, there would be no concept of down, without black, no white, without wrong no right. It is only a matter of time before we run into the wall of this reality.
Tuesday, March 27, 2012
Wednesday, March 14, 2012
The Selling Out of a Undoubted "Oreo"
I long for the days when a person will not be seen by race, but as personality and culture. This isn't a plea against any racial discrimination, nor is it a plea for increased affirmative action. This isn't a call for a rally or a movement. This is simply a moment of realization and representation. One that has been abused on nearly all sides. One that is not only spreading, but is continually questioning the long standing stereotypes.
There are Blacks that don't like chicken, watermelon and Kool-Aid. (I just happen to.)
There are Asians who fail school.
Men have mood cycles.
Zombies don't eat their own brains.
There are Whites who don't like rock music and live in the suburbs.
There are Native Americans. Yes. They do still exist.
There are minorities who don't live in the hood.
And just because you hang out with Ray Ray doesn't mean he can be designated as your "TBK" (Token
Black Kid)
When you say "that is so ghetto", you probably haven't been to Rio de Janeiro.
No, I will not cook you soul food.
All races have parental issues.
No you cannot touch my hair. And no, I won't touch yours.
Just because my skin is dark doesn't mean I don't tan. And you do not get as dark as me when you tan.
Sorry.
Why are Blacks and Whites the only ethnic group determined by colors?
Yes.
Wednesday, March 7, 2012
Top Ten Funny and Random Names on Applications
It's that time of year for applications at my school and sometimes we get a little more than we expected. From birth certificates to deportation delay letters, we get many unnecessary things. But, frankly some of the names are the most interesting.
10. Media Peeples
9. Loucecite Latigue
8. Hedoo Sangpo
7. Myahaleigha (We figured it out... we think)
6. Divine Unique Doolittle
5. Yu Wan Hu (Don't go to her for a missing person's report.)
4. Thakchoy Thakchoy
3.Thugetta Summons
2. Bogdan Gaina (Pronounced Jyna)
1. Wendy Colon (Still the office winner.)
10. Media Peeples
9. Loucecite Latigue
8. Hedoo Sangpo
7. Myahaleigha (We figured it out... we think)
6. Divine Unique Doolittle
5. Yu Wan Hu (Don't go to her for a missing person's report.)
4. Thakchoy Thakchoy
3.Thugetta Summons
2. Bogdan Gaina (Pronounced Jyna)
1. Wendy Colon (Still the office winner.)
Tuesday, March 6, 2012
The Unequal Equality
During the current debates, I have heard a few things that over time, I want to explore and invite you to explore them, too.
-There are claims claims to protect the right to religious freedom... on the basis that everyone follows one religion??
Religion (or the lack) is one of the largest influences in American society. Many moral "values" come from religious backgrounds, as well as some logical moral beliefs. I find it hilarious that we claim the United States as being a land with freedom of religion, yet many people say we are/must be a Christian nation. But last time I read the Constitution (which I am a bit rusty), there was not any specifications of one religion. Also, would the US being a Christian nation who creates our laws off of the laws in the Bible be any different institutionally than Saudi Arabia or any other country that upholds laws according to a religious text?
-There are claims of restoring America to prior values (which may entail the repeal of anti-discrimination laws).
These prior values make me laugh. Put Romney style, some people "want to restore America to the founding principles that made this country great." My question is what do you mean by "great", and at what period of time would you consider us as "great"? I am awful at history, but from what I can recall, women's rights and minority rights were all part of our recent history. (Older than me, but younger than my great-grandmother so to speak.) We maintain a strong military. We've had our strong economic boosts. We've even had many scientific breakthroughs. What we haven't had is equal rights. IF you call that "great", and you want to potentially turn back to that kind of world, then you shouldn't call yourself running for the POTUS...
-There is a lack of communication when clarifying "strong" ideals.
Every politician is a flip-flopper. Whether it be for political gain, personal realization, or just utter confusion about a topic, all politicians are going to change somewhat. The sad thing is that some of them flip flop the wrong way. It reminds me of a fish that is washed ashore next to lake, yet flops the wrong direction.
-There is a clear lack of understanding the idea of rights of the American people.
Your ideas are not the ideas of the American people. Nobody ever will fully represent the ideas of the American people. Yours values only represent a portion of the values of the American people. Your religion is only a portion of the American people. I have come to realize that many people don't have a full understanding of the rights that are protected under the Constitution. It even bothers me that people don't look and see what they are. Rights are granted to every American, and yet they relate to every American in different ways. The protection of one group should never negate the security of another.
What do you think?
-There are claims claims to protect the right to religious freedom... on the basis that everyone follows one religion??
Religion (or the lack) is one of the largest influences in American society. Many moral "values" come from religious backgrounds, as well as some logical moral beliefs. I find it hilarious that we claim the United States as being a land with freedom of religion, yet many people say we are/must be a Christian nation. But last time I read the Constitution (which I am a bit rusty), there was not any specifications of one religion. Also, would the US being a Christian nation who creates our laws off of the laws in the Bible be any different institutionally than Saudi Arabia or any other country that upholds laws according to a religious text?
-There are claims of restoring America to prior values (which may entail the repeal of anti-discrimination laws).
These prior values make me laugh. Put Romney style, some people "want to restore America to the founding principles that made this country great." My question is what do you mean by "great", and at what period of time would you consider us as "great"? I am awful at history, but from what I can recall, women's rights and minority rights were all part of our recent history. (Older than me, but younger than my great-grandmother so to speak.) We maintain a strong military. We've had our strong economic boosts. We've even had many scientific breakthroughs. What we haven't had is equal rights. IF you call that "great", and you want to potentially turn back to that kind of world, then you shouldn't call yourself running for the POTUS...
-There is a lack of communication when clarifying "strong" ideals.
Every politician is a flip-flopper. Whether it be for political gain, personal realization, or just utter confusion about a topic, all politicians are going to change somewhat. The sad thing is that some of them flip flop the wrong way. It reminds me of a fish that is washed ashore next to lake, yet flops the wrong direction.
-There is a clear lack of understanding the idea of rights of the American people.
Your ideas are not the ideas of the American people. Nobody ever will fully represent the ideas of the American people. Yours values only represent a portion of the values of the American people. Your religion is only a portion of the American people. I have come to realize that many people don't have a full understanding of the rights that are protected under the Constitution. It even bothers me that people don't look and see what they are. Rights are granted to every American, and yet they relate to every American in different ways. The protection of one group should never negate the security of another.
What do you think?
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