Killers Are People, Too

   In a world where people make the effort to be politically correct and be tolerant of other people's views, no matter how ridiculous they are, I'm surprised that we still haven't made efforts to give legal rights to psychopaths, to be able to kill other people without the disapproving glare of the intolerable portion of the society.

   Here's something to think about: Two days ago, the ban on gay marriage in California was overturned by a federal judge. Surprised? Dismayed? Well, you shouldn't be. Everyone knows that homosexuality has its roots in genetics and that people who are gay have no choice in the matter. We're taking steps towards positive change for one group of people who didn't ask to be born unacceptable to society's standards... Why not do the same for another?

   I know there are those who will say, "No, people are not born with violent and sadistic tendencies. Childhood environment is what decides if a person becomes a psychopath. There are even people who used to lead a violent lifestyle, but no longer are." Well, I have news for you: Those who say they used to, but no longer have sadistic desires are either outright lying or delusional. Probably most, if not all, were never psychopaths in the first place; They're just part of the hateful mob, most likely religious fundamentalists, trying to spread the grossly mistaken propaganda that psychopathic tendency isn't natural.
   I've said this before, and I'll say it again: Psychopaths can't help themselves. It's not like they want to be psychopaths knowing full well that the society will look down on them, and even hate them just because they're different. People shouldn't have to hide who they are, or be ashamed of what they're born to be. It's simply an alternative lifestyle. Why is it okay for humans to hunt other animals for sport, but not other human beings? We see animals of the same species hurt and kill each other all the time... In other words, psychopathy is only natural. Let the psychopaths come out of the basement!
   And you hateful, religious people... You speak of love and yet you hate psychopaths... You claim that God doesn't want people to lead murderous lifestyles, and cite the 10 Commandments and other Bible verses in attempt to support your misled theology, but it only demonstrates your ignorance. All the anti-killing verses are clearly in context of idolatry worship, such as offering children sacrifices or slaughtering groups of people to please gods. God doesn't oppose psychopathic tendencies, and He clearly does not hate psychopaths, so why should you? In fact, God condones hurting and killing in the Bible; He brought on painful plagues on people and commanded the slaughter of multitudes. For God's sake, He even killed His own Son!

   Now, there's one argument that frequently comes up, and I'll debunk it... yet again... here. The anti-psycho movement often claims that, unlike homosexuality, psychopaths hurt other people. To that, I say... well... DUH! And if you really naively believe that the support of the gay/lesbian movement doesn't hurt others, I don't know what to say to you. Are you so blind as to not understand that hate crimes on anti-gays, passage of AIDS, and gay rapes are all fruits of the pro-homosexuality mentality (Of course, I'm not saying pro-gay movement is the only source of these social ills, or that they're the only possible fruits)? And, more importantly, this is only a straw man argument. Like nobody argues for homosexual crimes to be accepted, people like me are not asking for psychopathic crimes be pardoned.
   In America, we believe in the pursuit of happiness, and we believe no one should take away the right of another human being from doing what makes him/her happy. So who are you to deny psychopaths their joy...? We pro-psychos are pushing for some sort of a legal outlet for psychopaths to pursue what makes them happy... to have a license to kill, if you will. Like two consenting adults who come together in a beautiful commitment to bear fruit to their gay desires, I envision a world where two consenting adults can kill and be killed.
   The world is full of people to be tortured and murdered. There are over 1 million suicides worldwide... These are potential kills, simply wasted. More people commit suicide than are killed! And think about the patients who need to be euthanized, terrorists who need to be questioned, criminals who need to be executed. Don't let an unwilling person become potentially traumatized from inflicting pain or taking the life of another... Let those who are bubbling with sadistic tendencies do it instead. Give psychopaths the chance to be openly psychopaths! After all... it's only natural.

Cruelty of Gifting Flowers

   My brother recently graduated, and people gifted him a bunch of decorative items made out of flowers. My mom commented that flowers look beautiful, but it's difficult to know what to do with them once gifted. Personally, I don't understand the continued popularity of gifting flowers. Sure, they may look pleasing to the eyes, but, for the most part, they hold no practical value. It's not like one can transfer data using the thorn of a rose. And then there's the problem of risking allergic reaction. Also, how about leaving the recipient in a predicament about how to get rid of the flowers?
   But my concern goes beyond that. I don't believe in gifting flowers because it's simply... horrific. Have you imagined the human equivalent of cut flowers?

   I rest my case.

Cruelty of a Thankful Heart

   Yesterday was Thanksgiving, a day equivalent to family gatherings, eating turkeys, and ultimately, giving thanks. What does it mean to give thanks? The question asked during this time of year in various forms is, "What are you thankful for?" The person being asked then is made to reflect on what in his/her life holds high value but is frequently taken for granted, such as loved ones, home, or food.
   But what does being "thankful" entail? Who are you thanking? For people like Christians, who believe in a divine being who provides, the act of thanking is a form of worship to a higher power. If you're not thanking anyone... Uh... What are you doing exactly? I guess this Holiday's kind of pointless for you, ain't it? =)
   There's something that bothers me though. Let's say you are thanking God (Or one/some of your gods) for being able to work (Or just "being thankful" if you don't worship a god...). What happens if the job's taken away? You'll probably move onto being thankful for something else like your health. What if you are no longer a clean bill of health? You'll move onto being thankful for smaller things like being able to walk and see. What if they're gone? I suppose you can be thankful for just being alive. And what if that's gone? Well, you'd be dead... So I suppose you can't be thankful anymore... At least in this life anyway.
   It seems the unconscious thought process of thanking is to look at how life could be worse and to find contentment in not living that worse situation. When life wears down so much that one finds it immensely difficult to be thankful, he/she is still encouraged to learn to be thankful. How does one achieve this? Simple. Think about what you have and are able to do that other people may only dream to have and do. In this society, it's almost natural. When life gets hard, one looks at how other people are suffering, and find comfort in knowing there are people who are worse off. Now that's interesting... In a society where one would likely be shunned if he/she finds pleasure in another's pain, it is encouraged to have a thankful heart... Which in essence is the same thing. Oy. So all of you who are thankful... For anything at all... Shame on you for having such a cruel heart. =P