I wish everyone in the world had freedom. Alas, this isn’t so. I know we’re a nation divided, but we still have it better than so many other countries. It can be easy to slip into an ungrateful mindset. It’s even easier to slip into an apathetic mindset.
I try to spread positivity through my Jiu-Jitsu, my voice, my art and my blog. I hope all of you out there can find ways to express yourself. We’re in the midst of a culture war. You are subjected to it everyday even if you aren’t aware of it. News and entertainment are heavily skewed to the left. There aren’t too many voices out there speaking to the other side.
I know many of you out there feel as I do, but are afraid to speak. Please, speak up! You are not the terrible names they call you. Ad hominem attacks are the tactics of those not capable of discussion. Fight the good fight. Wrestle with your ideas and battle in the culture war. Fight with words and your talents. Let the angry minority know that you care about freedom of speech.
We may be divided, but we should be able to come together around American values. When I grew up we used to pledge allegiance to the flag. Now, it feels like we’re meant to sneer at it.
I stand up for freedom and justice for all. Let’s all jump in these choppy waters. Come on in. The water is fine.