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ashacroneI admit to being less than patriotic.
This is because while the United States might be great for its WASP citizens, its not great for those who are of a different ethic or racial background.
I also think the US has a horrific foreign policy.
Of course, this is because I am an anthropology student.
I also fear being censored. Its going to happen- 9-11, while horrible, not denying that- is just the excuse the powerful need to make people stop talking...
And I just lost at mah jong again... Goody...
When I was little, I loved going to parades, because people threw candy. Then I had been in my local one a few times, with my softball team, when my dad ran for the school board... It was for the candy.
Then I realized if it wasn't insanely hot, it was raining. It was crowded. It was loud and smelly... I just didn't like going.
I haven't been in at least three years...
Oi, well... I love the concept behind this country. I love the idea of equality for all. Its not my religion however- to be able to grow, we need to be able to question and change. I need to remember that myself, or we are no better than the dictators we seek to overthrow.
Happy 4th.
Asha
This is because while the United States might be great for its WASP citizens, its not great for those who are of a different ethic or racial background.
I also think the US has a horrific foreign policy.
Of course, this is because I am an anthropology student.
I also fear being censored. Its going to happen- 9-11, while horrible, not denying that- is just the excuse the powerful need to make people stop talking...
And I just lost at mah jong again... Goody...
When I was little, I loved going to parades, because people threw candy. Then I had been in my local one a few times, with my softball team, when my dad ran for the school board... It was for the candy.
Then I realized if it wasn't insanely hot, it was raining. It was crowded. It was loud and smelly... I just didn't like going.
I haven't been in at least three years...
Oi, well... I love the concept behind this country. I love the idea of equality for all. Its not my religion however- to be able to grow, we need to be able to question and change. I need to remember that myself, or we are no better than the dictators we seek to overthrow.
Happy 4th.
Asha
