life as usual
Approximately two months remain of school. This is definitely a ‘mixed blessing.’ Am I going to be yet another yearbook face? Hopefully not.
In my AP Gov. class we’ve been recently covering the US Supreme Court and, now, civil liberties and civil rights. I find this incredibly interesting and thought-provoking. I hate hearing people bash the Supreme Court when they make a decision regarding whatever (and most flak is due to the controversial issues, obviously). The justices are not deciding on opinion, they are simply underscoring the best interpretation of law. Sure, most people don’t agree with homosexuality, but they can’t be denied their rights as individuals; sure, abortion definitely isn’t something I support, but who am I to say, in America, that it can’t be a choice for someone? I am very grateful for people like our SC justices who spend their lives on the mind-bending issues that simpletons like…well, most of America just can’t understand. So, I’m rather enjoying my AP Gov. class for the time.
Also, on another political propoundment, I find it difficult to accept the positions of many anti-war activists. I’m not saying I’m anti-anti-war protesting but I’ve begun to notice how much of a general position that assumedly a majority of these people take. Most are just ‘Pro-Peace’; ok, that’s fine but peace at what cost and consequence of pacifism? Some are in the mindset that economics drive America in every issue, even more so in Iraq; admitedly this is true to some degree, but the US is the only major world power that has the profound ability to help other nations, not to mention the implied responsibility of just that.
I think thus far that the media, especially the embedded media, is doing a great job of portraying the truth of this Gulf War II. One thing I’m still confused over is the constantly conflicting reports over how Iraqis are responding to this. Some are reporting that the aid and assistance is greatly needed and they accept it, and us, with open arms; while others say that there is much Iraqi resistance and anger over this ‘invasion.’ Hmm…I guess we’ll find out after this is all over, super-hopefully soon.
Also, thanks to Jeremiah for the blog and, of course, the conversation.