Random Thoughts on a MONDAY!!!!
Hmmm..Let's see what's been floating around in my mind...
---So there can be talk about a Constitutional Amendment essentially banning Gay Marriage but yet no Consitutional Amendments that guarantee the right to Education and the right to Vote. Are our priorities totally screwed up or what?
---Speaking of the right to vote..do you realize that Black folks have only LEGALLY been citizens of the United States for 40 years (remember the Voting Rights Act of 1965, which, ironically, is set to expire shortly..if it hasn't already)...Congress knew what the hell it was doing back in '65 by assigning certain provisions of the act expiration dates...Way to appease racist Southern Democrats and Republicans alike...As tax paying citizens of the United States of America should we not have the right to have our citizenship protected by the very government WE are funding?
---Why is it when things don't work in our favor it's the devil but when they do work out it's just GOD working in mysterious ways? Isn't it ALL God's work?
---Can we start understanding that bisexuality GENUINELY exists. Can we also stop defending and condoning the infidelity-filled situations that some of our bisexual brothers and sisters get themselves in. YES, I understand the social pressures/contnstraints (particularly for black men of color) as it pertains to homosexuality/bisexuality that may lead some people into these situations...But cheating is cheating..no matter the gender. I say we can all be supportive of those who are in compromising circumstances..After all, WE ARE HUMAN. But if we are to ever overcome the stereotypes of homosexuality being hedonistic and flesh-centric we need to start supporting and encouraging honesty and perhaps even *drumroll*monogamous relationships.
---If the Miami Heat don't win the NBA Championship this upcoming season I will officially run through the blogosphere butt ass naked.
---Can I, just once, go out on a date that includes a NICE dinner, somethin cultural (perhaps a museum), a nice long walk with stimulating conversation, and nothing physical? Can I make it to a second date? A Third? Is that too much to ask?
---Is there any excuse anymore for dying from cancer caused by smoking? It says it will KILL YOU (in so many words) on the side of the box. Are we a culture with that little self-control?
That's everything that is floating thru my mind at the moment....
Hope you are enjoying your Monday...
PeaceLoveandEternity...
Q
posted by Quaheem @ 9:41 AM
5 Comments:
the fact that "renewing" the rights for Black Americans to vote is coming up (i think 2009) is crazy! However, ive heard some people say that due to the Civil Rights Act of 1968 we automatically get the right to vote and there's no need for a "renewal" - BUT Reagan signed this bill in 1985, i think ........... so if there was no reason to renew it then why did Reagan sign it in the 80s? I DON'T TRUST 'EM! Pretty scary ... also pretty scary that most black folks dont vote (not necessarily because they dont want to but, losing the right to vote when entering prison has drastically minimized the Black American voice at the polls) and even the ones that do vote dont SEEM to have any effect on elections (at least in 2000 & 2004)!
Flesh-centric...I love that !!!
great post. love the writing.
fs
"YES, I understand the social pressures/contnstraints (particularly for black men of color) as it pertains to homosexuality/bisexuality that may lead some people into these situations"
How does that justify infidelity in the gay community? I'm not trying to be an ass, I'm just curious ...
Reef...
IT DOESNT justify it...
That is MY POINT exactly...
Understanding the constraints doesn't mean one agrees or is in acceptance of the action(s)....
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