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blustockingI've been thinking, watch out.
Opinions ahead...
So, I've come to some semi-conclusions. I've talked to those who would flee to Canada should we go to war and I've realized how they feel. I understand it and I even agree, to a point. There are only a few things that I don't understand...
Should WWIII break out...where will you go? Canada? Well, I would think Canada would be right there along with us, as they have in the past. So you would go where? Where could you escape today's warfare? Where could you escape nuclear fallout and chemical warfare? Tell me, maybe I'll go with you.
The simple fact is, you can't...why run? Why not stay here, make a stand, protest, chain yourself to the White House, stage a hunger stike, do something here, where we will see it...where your message is more likely to be heard.
Another thing I don't understand is closely related. Knowing that you could not outrun this, knowing that your moving to Canada would not send the message of "Hey I'm a pacifist, I'm not going to participate in this" but rather, "Hey, I'm a coward. I don't wanna die", why not, again, just stay here and raise your voice. I don't think the American government or American people are going to give a rat's ass if some people flee to Canada...they'll be written off. I would think staying here and protesting would make a stronger point. By the way, I am not calling you cowards. I'm sure some people out there would flee JUST to save their own ass, but I don't personally know any of them I think.
The third thing is this. I would not expect you to return. You leave in times of need, you stay away. I'm not condemning anyone's choice to leave, but don't come back. I don't like fair-weather friends and I don't think the country needs them either. I would not admonish you for leaving, but for returning.
The reaction to this horrid event is really letting us see who people are, and this scares me. I'm not talking about ANY of you, but the callous bastards who are "sick of hearing about it". This apathy, this coldness has me almost as scared as what's to come. Humanity indeed.
People are taking this country for granted. We've done horrible things, yes...things most Americans don't even know that we've done. We've been the aggressor, we've been the underhanded militant, we've killed innocents. I, like most, wish I could say that we've been the good guy, always...but it's just not true. But then you think, think about what freedoms you have. You have the RIGHT to slag the government, the right to protest, the right to dress, and worship how you please without governmental retribution. This, if anything, should inspire at least a little loyalty. Yes, you can leave, you can go to a country of similar nature...but what are you running from? If you're running from the oncoming possibility of war...best of luck. If you're running from a country that has an imperfect track record...good luck. We can't escape this, better to stay and make a difference.
I am scared and I am worried for our fate. But I am so grateful for the freedom to say so.
I never thought the National Anthem would bring me to tears...
Opinions ahead...
So, I've come to some semi-conclusions. I've talked to those who would flee to Canada should we go to war and I've realized how they feel. I understand it and I even agree, to a point. There are only a few things that I don't understand...
Should WWIII break out...where will you go? Canada? Well, I would think Canada would be right there along with us, as they have in the past. So you would go where? Where could you escape today's warfare? Where could you escape nuclear fallout and chemical warfare? Tell me, maybe I'll go with you.
The simple fact is, you can't...why run? Why not stay here, make a stand, protest, chain yourself to the White House, stage a hunger stike, do something here, where we will see it...where your message is more likely to be heard.
Another thing I don't understand is closely related. Knowing that you could not outrun this, knowing that your moving to Canada would not send the message of "Hey I'm a pacifist, I'm not going to participate in this" but rather, "Hey, I'm a coward. I don't wanna die", why not, again, just stay here and raise your voice. I don't think the American government or American people are going to give a rat's ass if some people flee to Canada...they'll be written off. I would think staying here and protesting would make a stronger point. By the way, I am not calling you cowards. I'm sure some people out there would flee JUST to save their own ass, but I don't personally know any of them I think.
The third thing is this. I would not expect you to return. You leave in times of need, you stay away. I'm not condemning anyone's choice to leave, but don't come back. I don't like fair-weather friends and I don't think the country needs them either. I would not admonish you for leaving, but for returning.
The reaction to this horrid event is really letting us see who people are, and this scares me. I'm not talking about ANY of you, but the callous bastards who are "sick of hearing about it". This apathy, this coldness has me almost as scared as what's to come. Humanity indeed.
People are taking this country for granted. We've done horrible things, yes...things most Americans don't even know that we've done. We've been the aggressor, we've been the underhanded militant, we've killed innocents. I, like most, wish I could say that we've been the good guy, always...but it's just not true. But then you think, think about what freedoms you have. You have the RIGHT to slag the government, the right to protest, the right to dress, and worship how you please without governmental retribution. This, if anything, should inspire at least a little loyalty. Yes, you can leave, you can go to a country of similar nature...but what are you running from? If you're running from the oncoming possibility of war...best of luck. If you're running from a country that has an imperfect track record...good luck. We can't escape this, better to stay and make a difference.
I am scared and I am worried for our fate. But I am so grateful for the freedom to say so.
I never thought the National Anthem would bring me to tears...
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Everyone else commented, so I feel it is my duty as a card-holding Friend-o-Blu to do the same
Date: 2001-09-16 09:23 pm (UTC)I had read one, maybe two of your posts at the jhonen board about this whole leaving the country yakfest and reduced it to a cowardly choice.
I guess it's only natural to form these little notions when you don't have much to work with.
After reading this I understand your intentions and probably even agree for the most part, I'm sorry I even thought the things I thought. They were groundless and jump-to-conclusion-y and I'm sorry some more.
Again, this is probably all unnecessary but I don't like to let guilt fester in my head.
hiya boddah
Date: 2001-09-16 10:30 pm (UTC)I've always gotten the distinct impression that you didn't like me before, from our brief and nearly nenexistent interaction in various cyberforums (kat is a paranoid person sometiems who often assumes everyone hates her until proven otherwsie); but I always liked you for your witty banter with others.
And now I like you for your honesty.
Thanks, man.
:)
Didn't like you?!
Date: 2001-09-16 10:51 pm (UTC)Though at first I was in awe of you and a little reluctant to say anything at all, because everyone else seemed to hold you in such high regard. Of course they were all right to do so, and now I do too.
My window is stuck and it's letting cold air in. Hrmph.
well shucks :)
Date: 2001-09-17 12:20 am (UTC)I'm going to add you to my friends list. I don't care if you add me or not, I'ma add you ;P
It's been a good day :)
And you know what they say, if you can't take the cold then shut your damn window. Or something like that.
And no one should hold me in too high of regard until I fix this rampant typo problem I have been having lately, since I lost the art of proofreading. Man. My posts used to sound semi-intelligent, and lately they have been nothing but embarrassing. Reading over what I just posted in response to Blu's entry, I am horrified. I think the content's there, but the form..... ye gods.
*hugs the boddah and runs away in a flurry of typos*
Wheehaw, more friends!
Date: 2001-09-17 12:54 pm (UTC)"I'm fu..."
Date: 2001-09-17 02:45 pm (UTC)gud tiepins fer sisseys.