At the end of the day, there are about a BILLION different opinions on any given subject. Gun laws, mental health, the nations money, the poor and the wealthy, religion, and everything in between, has been debated until people are blue in the face. And frankly, it's getting a bit old. Everyone is entitled to their own opinion. Go for it. Believe what you want. But do me a favor - have the TACT to listen to other peoples opinions without causing a straight up debate. Allow them to believe what they want to. Just because it's different than yours doesn't mean it is wrong.
For example: Westboro Baptist Church. Now, anybody and everybody knows about westboro. Some believe that what they support is right, where those of us who are actually sane human beings know that just isn't the case. Spreading hate in the name of God is still spreading hate, which in itself is a sin. Yet people who go out of their way to be accepting and loving and to teach people what's right and wrong are the bad guys? Ghandi is going to hell, but it's ok if they protest at an innocent childs funeral? Claiming GOD sent the shooter??? I'm sorry, but I can't believe that. Innocent children were not killed by GOD through some deranged madman with a gun. And the fact that you believe that is just sad. How can you TRULY live life when all you can see is the negative? How can you say you LOVE your neighbor if you are constantly telling them they are evil and going to hell because they don't believe the same way as you? It doesn't make sense to me, and I doubt it ever will.
And another friend of mine - who I KNOW will know this is about her, but who also knows I love her and that I'm not upset that she feels this way cause I know a LOT of people who feel this way - posted something earlier today that kind of upset me. She posted about Obama and why he won the election. And the reason that it gave was that the people who voted for him wants handouts even though the only way to get said handouts is to take it from someone else. Now, I'm sorry, but I live under the poverty line. I have the entire time I've been married. We work our asses off (Ruben at a full time job, and me as a stay at home mom because I can't PHYSICALLY work an actual job - And I'm sorry if that's not giving it my all. For the people who think I'm LAZY, or selfish because I don't work a job to help out - HAVE YOU EVER BEEN A STAY AT HOME PARENT? I mean, seriously. And I DO help out, but it's just cleaning a house every now and then to make a little extra money - and it usually goes to bills) Yes, we need help from the government through Food stamps, but THAT IS IT! I would have to work FULL TIME to cover everything we'd need me to cover if I went to work. Child care (while my mother-in-law would watch Desi, it wouldn't be for free), the extra gas money to get us both back and forth to work, and the money to cover the food stamps we would lose. And that's just to break even where we are right now. I'd never get to see my girls. I'd never get to see my husband. I'd be so exhausted and in so much pain that I'd be useless around the house once I WAS here, and it would fall to shambles. Etc etc etc. So before you just assume that we want handouts, spend a bit of time in our shoes. Cause we would give ANYTHING not to be in the positions we are in, but life just doesn't work that way for some people. When Desiree starts school, I might be able to pick up a house or two a week - just a few hours a day - to make a little extra money. Get us off the food stamps at least and finally on our own two feet without help from the government. Truthfully, I know Obama isn't perfect. But Romney was definently worse. Having so many BIG lies, I just couldn't see him leading our country in a good way. But that's obviously MY opinion. You're entitled to yours. Just don't ASSUME that those of us down below the poverty line just chose Obama because we are wanting handouts. Republicans will NEVER get my vote. Looking at previous elections, and the aftermath from all of them, Republicans are all about MONEY and GREED and RELIGION, instead of what's good for the people and the nation. The last few times Republicans have been in office, the debt has grown, taxes have gone up for the middle and lower class, and the wealthy have been given tax cuts. Yeah, Obama hasn't fullfilled his campaign promises - BUT NOT FOR LACK OF TRYING!!! Congress has shut him down at every turn. He HAS been consistant. His campaigns were almost word for word each time. And he has managed to get things done that others have only promised. And while so many think the new health care system is a bad thing, I think it's going to be a good thing. It's going to make sure that insurance companies can't screw those of us with pre-existing conditions, can't raise rates whenever they feel like it, and can't NOT cover things like preventative care. So yeah. Bitch and piss and moan all you want. I'll listen. I always do. I have an open mind. If you can back up what you're saying with FACTS and stats, then I will definently change the way I see things. But don't be surprised if I come back with facts and stats of my own. K? LOVE YOU chica.
The horrific events at Sandy Hook Elementary is not a reason to start spewing BS about Gun laws and GOD being back in schools. You cannot honestly believe that prayers in school is the way to handle it, because there are THOUSANDS of religions. THOUSANDS. Who's to say that Christians are better than Jews? Or that Budhist are better than pagans? You can't. You're not God. You are human. You sin, make mistakes, and die just like every other human, no matter what religion they are. Now, that being said, I don't think it should be taken out completely. If a child wants to pray over their breakfast or lunch, they should be allowed to. If a child wants to gather with a group of their friends and discuss God, or pray, they should be allowed to. They won't be bothering anybody. If the other children don't like it, they don't have to participate. It's just one of those things, ya know?
And I'm sorry, but If someone pulls a gun on me, I want to be able to pull a gun to protect myself. I do not belive that assult weapons should be allowed. I believe that they were created with only one purpose, and that was quick murder. No simple civilian should own an automatic weapon. Or even a semi-auto weapon that has the capability to become automatic. A simple personal handgun gets the job done much cleaner anyway.
And mental health issues will always be a touchy subject with me. Suicide is one thing, but murder suicide is another one completely. And in this nation, we sensationalize the horrible. That's front page news, making everyone that ever does something like that out to be famous, instad of sick and twisted like they are. So the next person wants to top it bigger and better. And they target the innocent and defenseless more often than anything else because they want that fame to last once they are finished. They are sick. They need SUPPORT, and HELP, and for someone to actually pay attention and give a damn about them. They need someone to see that they are having a hard time, and offer a hand up. I have been blessed with amazing supportive friends who have gone out of their way to help when things seemed to be at their worst. From friends flying in from other states to make sure that I didn't do something stupid, to other friends talking on the phone with me until the phone died, or to other ones sending an email to remind me that I'm loved and missed even though we are miles and miles apart at just the right moment. Cause I have had moments when it seemed like a good idea to pull the trigger, or carve that line, or combing things that shouldn't be combined to kill myself. But thankfully I am still here, with my beautiful family and my blessed life. And I am beyond thankful. I only wish that the other mentally ill people in the world could have the same opportunities.
This year has shown me that despite all the negative and depressing things in the world, there are still some amazing people in it too. From friends and family going out of their way to make sure we had a roof over our head and food in our stomachs, to the random acts of kindness from strangers, I have truly been blessed.
The last few days have been CRAZY. Friday Ruben and I finished our christmas shopping. Got the girls the gifts they wanted, and everyone else in the family too. :) Saturday I stood in line for 9 hours at Crossroads mall to get toys from Toys for Tots for the girls, and they got some pretty cute things. Sunday was Laundry, and then Monday and Yesterday I went out to clean on base. I am exhausted, lol. Today I got a call from the councelor at the school who called to let me know that the family that adopted us for christmas had delivered the stuff they bought. It was a good box and a bag full of gifts. There were three boxes each for the girls, a box a piece for Ruben and I, and then one for all of us. :) Under the tree looks awesome now. And Saturday the mom of the girls that were right in front of me was pretty awesome. They bought me a drink and a piece of pizza while I was there and kept me company talking to me while we all stood around waiting. I don't think I would have been able to stay the whole time if I had to do it alone. I was hurting so bad by the time I was finished.
I have today and tomorrow to not do anything, and then it all starts again, lol. Friday I'm going with my mother-in-law over to one of the pantries in Midwest city - Masters Market. They sometimes do gifts too, so there might be something awesome to add under the tree from them. Either way, we really just need the food. Then Saturday the girls and I are going to go over to the Elks Lodge for a free christmas basket and some christmas holiday activities. Sunday is Laundry, as always. Monday is Christmas Eve, and Tuesday is Christmas. One more school day and then Ivy is on winter break. Gonna be nice to get to sleep in next week, lol. I need the chance to sleep until I actually wake up. Seriously, lol.
Anyway, I think I've rambled enough you probably quit reading an hour ago, heh. So I'm gonna sign off and go try to find something else to do. Gotta finish the gift for Ms. Mistole tonight. EEK! LATERS!
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