Abortion...

Why is that when taking to a socialist, it always comes down to abortion? I was recently chatting to a friend who has been spending a lot of time convincing me that Sarah Palin is "not ready" for higher office. Honestly, I don't know if she is ready for higher office. I don't know that Obama is ready for higher office - or for that matter anyone running for the office... So how does one prove that anyone is ready for a job?

First his argument was that she is calling for drilling in Alaska. What's so bad about that? If I was the governor of Alaska - I would call for drilling as well - and he actually admitted that he agreed with me. The impact of drilling in Alaska is irrelevant to the energy crisis as well as the environment.

Then, it was her religious beliefs. As an atheist, I do not discriminate against religious beliefs - Obama is supposedly religious - so why draw the line in one place or the other? Jesus is the son of god / Dinosaurs lived 4000 years ago - what is the difference?

So then, of course it comes down to abortion. Last time I checked, I don't need an abortion. I think abortion is an outdated issue - one from my mother's generation. OK - so let's have a closer look. Christians believe that anyone who does not accept Jesus will go to hell. Does that mean that if we elect Sarah Palin she will force everyone to become Christian? Then why does her personal belief in abortion even relevant here? Does he really think that electing a VP that is a conservative Christian will reverse abortion rights? Please!

It's almost like they have a rehearsed list of issues to rattle off - You are a woman so you must be afraid of losing abortion rights! Whatever....

To Bailout or not?

I have always wondered why people believe in God... It's a beautiful idea on the surface - but makes absolutely no sense if you look at it in any depth. When I speak to many believers, I get the feeling that it is a combination of fear and hope. Fear of not having someone to look after - or some sense of absolute right and wrong - and hope in something external.

The bailout is the same deal. Every one is afraid and wants "something" done! Whatever it may be. Everyone has "faith" in the government / economists / pick an authority figure...and everyone is Hoping it will fix something.

Hope and change! That's where it's at... but I don't buy it for a second. It's a tempting idea - but rewarding people for their mistakes just doesn't sit right with me.