Pride and discovery

Yesterday the SCOTUS gave an historic ruling for same sex marriage. Legalizing Same Sex Marriage in all 50 states. I am a dual citizen of both the US and Canada (who made it legal 10 years ago) but I identify more with the Canadian mind set but have great pride in what America can be. Yesterday's ruling made me very proud. As proud as the backlash of conservative heads exploding saddened me.

I am accused of being intolerant of extreme righties or religious fundamentalists. My being intolerant of intolerance is not a war on your right to beliefs people. I cannot relate to those who wish to oppress or deny basic rights to others. My problem isn't that I don't like people who disagree with me or do not share my opinions. I have many friends and family with opinions, beliefs, views that differ from my own. My problem lies in how I define being a force for good in the world. If you feel threatened by another person's affection for someone, think your faith system is the only one that matters, if you believe that others should be neglected, denied rights, restricted, or punished for doing, being, or loving differently than you think they should then you are probably not a force for good in the universe. This is not to say that you can not believe as you wish and if you believe that homosexuality is wrong or gross, don't partake in homosexual sex but you have zero right to dictate how others love.

I have weeded out those who thrive on hate, oppression, and believe they should have the right to govern the lives other people they deem unworthy of rights. People that were friends and family. Now that might sound cold but I just don't see the point of being friends with people behave in a manner that I find abhorrent. I value integrity and compassion. I judge others by how they treat those who can do nothing for them. I value those who can see that people from other walks of life have value and rights. I cannot champion equality, fight for human rights for all, be a positive force in the universe if I am accepting of those who wish to prevent the very things I fight for.

Does this make me intolerant? Maybe.. I am a bigot against bigots. Intolerant of people who abuse animals, children, power, religion, or others. heh

Here we go..

Well, here it is. My first blog post on this wacky thing. I suppose I don't need to introduce myself being as my profile is right there. <----points to left of screen 

A preemptive warning in the profile seemed to be the best way to prepare people. I am by no means making an apology nor do I feel this is a negative aspect to my personality. I am a product of my environment, upbringing, self exploration, and life experiences like anyone else. I would like to think I am fairly self aware which seems to be more rare. 

The universe, (feel free to call this what you like. God, the Devil, Flying Spaghetti Monsters, Gaia, Aliens, The Force, whatever) has handed me a colourful set of cards and I try my best to make the best of it. Suffering a chronic illness has made that quite the challenge.  

I also have a deep affection for all things monsters, horror, scifi, fantasy books and movies. They have never really been scary to me like others find them. Vampires, Werewolves, Demons oh my!  All of that being said, er typed, this blog will involve mental and physical health thoughts, excitement about geeky/monster things, and a lot of bitching about things in general. So welcome.