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Showing posts with label Obama. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Obama. Show all posts
Wednesday, January 27, 2010
Friday, April 17, 2009
Feeling Controversial. Read At Your Own Risk.
I know this is a hard topic and that my views differ dramatically on this issue from most of the people who read my blog. Let me just say that my views on this topic were inspired by my previous life as a Catholic. BUT I do not hold my view because that church told me what to think politically. And I feel like I am on a hiatus from church- so my religious and political opinions are independent from each other. Let me also tell you that I voted for Obama.
I am a rare Pro-Life Liberal. I am sympathetic with the liberal connection to helping the vulnerable and marginalized in society, like welfare mothers, people with different sexual orientations, immigrants, and recipients of other public benefits. But I feel like the mainstream liberal platform does not extend protection to the MOST vulnerable in our society- the unborn.
We are all very aware of both sides of the issue. We both will continue to believe what we believe no matter what the other side has to say. So this post is just to allow me to express what I think. Too often we just associate liberalism with pro-choice views. But to me, that association does not make sense.
I am sympathetic with victims of rape. But the fact is that they make up only a VERY small percentage of people having abortions. In America, where birth control pills and condoms are so very easy to access, why are we even having this problem? I understand why the liberal left wants to promote feminism, rights for women and gender equality. As a liberal, these are things I support and am passionate about as well. But I'm sorry. I don't see how letting people abort babies promotes feminism. Motherhood is hard and being pregnant is scary, but I think having a baby is empowering. When you bring a life into the world, that is the most powerful thing you can do. Having a baby doesn't translate into a form of slavery for women and I feel betrayed by the left for framing the issue that way. In my opinion, people wrongly think they are entitled to living life in the exact way they want to live it. No one is entitled to that. We aren't entitled to an easy life. We aren't entitled to a life without burdens. No one should be entitled to chose their most convenient lifestyle at the expense of another human.
I love this quote by Rosemary Bottcher (on the issue of liberalism being pro-choice): “The same people who wax hysterical at the thought of executing, after countless appeals, a criminal convicted of some revolting crime would have insisted on his mother’s unconditional right to have him killed while he was still innocent."
We want to protect children from all types of abuses and harms. But we don't protect them from being killed by their own parents? I know it is awful to think that a child will be born into the world unwanted. But I don't think the appropriate answer is to let a parent end that baby's life.
If we cannot love and protect our own kind, what hope is there? True, a young fetus cannot survive on it's own or even without medical technology. But even after birth, a baby cannot survive on its own without someone to feed it or nurture it.
So there you have it. That is what I think. I respect and understand the logic of people who are pro-choice. But I will respectfully say that I think they have their priorities wrong.
"A person's a person, no matter how small." Dr. Seuss.
I am a rare Pro-Life Liberal. I am sympathetic with the liberal connection to helping the vulnerable and marginalized in society, like welfare mothers, people with different sexual orientations, immigrants, and recipients of other public benefits. But I feel like the mainstream liberal platform does not extend protection to the MOST vulnerable in our society- the unborn.
We are all very aware of both sides of the issue. We both will continue to believe what we believe no matter what the other side has to say. So this post is just to allow me to express what I think. Too often we just associate liberalism with pro-choice views. But to me, that association does not make sense.
I am sympathetic with victims of rape. But the fact is that they make up only a VERY small percentage of people having abortions. In America, where birth control pills and condoms are so very easy to access, why are we even having this problem? I understand why the liberal left wants to promote feminism, rights for women and gender equality. As a liberal, these are things I support and am passionate about as well. But I'm sorry. I don't see how letting people abort babies promotes feminism. Motherhood is hard and being pregnant is scary, but I think having a baby is empowering. When you bring a life into the world, that is the most powerful thing you can do. Having a baby doesn't translate into a form of slavery for women and I feel betrayed by the left for framing the issue that way. In my opinion, people wrongly think they are entitled to living life in the exact way they want to live it. No one is entitled to that. We aren't entitled to an easy life. We aren't entitled to a life without burdens. No one should be entitled to chose their most convenient lifestyle at the expense of another human.
I love this quote by Rosemary Bottcher (on the issue of liberalism being pro-choice): “The same people who wax hysterical at the thought of executing, after countless appeals, a criminal convicted of some revolting crime would have insisted on his mother’s unconditional right to have him killed while he was still innocent."
We want to protect children from all types of abuses and harms. But we don't protect them from being killed by their own parents? I know it is awful to think that a child will be born into the world unwanted. But I don't think the appropriate answer is to let a parent end that baby's life.
If we cannot love and protect our own kind, what hope is there? True, a young fetus cannot survive on it's own or even without medical technology. But even after birth, a baby cannot survive on its own without someone to feed it or nurture it.
So there you have it. That is what I think. I respect and understand the logic of people who are pro-choice. But I will respectfully say that I think they have their priorities wrong.
"A person's a person, no matter how small." Dr. Seuss.
Friday, November 7, 2008
What Obama's Win Means to Non-Minorities
As ecstatic as I am about Obama's win, I wish I could experience it as a minority. It must be just overwhelming.
I've never known what it feels like to be marginalized. During my entire childhood, my parents repeatedly told me I could be whatever I wanted to be when I grew up (with hard work of course) and I believed them. The only barrier that ever stood in my way was myself- could I do well on my LSAT, could I get good grades, could I work hard enough for something I wanted. I never once thought that I couldn't do something just because of how I looked. Until I moved to Chicago for college, I didn't know that people of other races were still experiencing prejudice on a daily basis. I've been privileged my entire life.
My baby is a quarter Filipino but he doesn't look it. He has a boring, familiar last name. He will likely never experience marginalization either. While we are very lucky, I hope we can someday understand the experiences of others in our country who fight for equal treatment everyday.
Hearing my friends of other races talk about Obama's win. I felt a little left out at first. As if I could never fully grasp the importance of his win among minorities because I was not a minority. That I couldn't be as excited because of my white privileged background. That my excitement for Obama might appear shallow to those who have experienced prejudice. While some of this might be true, I realized that it was silly to dwell on. I realized I was drawing an "us" and "them" distinction in my mind and going against all that Obama stands for. He hated that people focused so much on his race and ethnicity.
I understand now that Obama is a win for all of us. We should be excited that another barrier has been broken. For those who never thought they could, Obama's win says "yes you can." For those who grew up experiencing no prejudicial barriers, Obama's win is a challenge to eradicate the prejudice that still remains and help us break free from what is left of the backward social thinking that causes us to fear those that are different from us. His win shows us a glimpse of what the nation could look like if we make the American dream a reality.
I've never known what it feels like to be marginalized. During my entire childhood, my parents repeatedly told me I could be whatever I wanted to be when I grew up (with hard work of course) and I believed them. The only barrier that ever stood in my way was myself- could I do well on my LSAT, could I get good grades, could I work hard enough for something I wanted. I never once thought that I couldn't do something just because of how I looked. Until I moved to Chicago for college, I didn't know that people of other races were still experiencing prejudice on a daily basis. I've been privileged my entire life.
My baby is a quarter Filipino but he doesn't look it. He has a boring, familiar last name. He will likely never experience marginalization either. While we are very lucky, I hope we can someday understand the experiences of others in our country who fight for equal treatment everyday.
Hearing my friends of other races talk about Obama's win. I felt a little left out at first. As if I could never fully grasp the importance of his win among minorities because I was not a minority. That I couldn't be as excited because of my white privileged background. That my excitement for Obama might appear shallow to those who have experienced prejudice. While some of this might be true, I realized that it was silly to dwell on. I realized I was drawing an "us" and "them" distinction in my mind and going against all that Obama stands for. He hated that people focused so much on his race and ethnicity.
I understand now that Obama is a win for all of us. We should be excited that another barrier has been broken. For those who never thought they could, Obama's win says "yes you can." For those who grew up experiencing no prejudicial barriers, Obama's win is a challenge to eradicate the prejudice that still remains and help us break free from what is left of the backward social thinking that causes us to fear those that are different from us. His win shows us a glimpse of what the nation could look like if we make the American dream a reality.
Thursday, November 6, 2008
Love Affair With Obama
No world or national event has ever made me as happy as election night 2008!
I remember having a discussion with my old political savvy boss in late 2006. She told me she hoped her candidate of choice would make it to the November 2008 ballot. I told her that if he ran, it would be Obama for sure. She respectfully disagreed with me and went on a rant about how he didn't have enough experience and that it just wasn't his time. I would love to make her eat her words today!
I was first introduced to our new President-elect when I was a student in Chicago. I watched his Senate race on TV while huddled in a room with my two roomates. I had no idea who this man with the funny name was but I was impressed with his electricity. He had captured the attention of the democratic youth at the national convention (can you believe I turned down a chance to go watch it in order to finish a paper!). I saw signs with his name posted all over the greater Chicago area- dorms, driveways, streets, sidewalks. Not too much later, I caught Obama fever myself. And after reading his book Audacity of Hope, I became convinced that no other man or woman was so right for American Presidency in our time.
When Obama beat Clinton for the democratic seat, I was ecstatic and that is when I knew he would make it all the way to the top. I was so happy to be proven right last Tuesday. I cried listening to his acceptance speech (I also cried during McCain's speech but it was tears of pain from having to listen to another one of his repetative, stale and very lame diatribes- "this isn't your failure, it's mine" what the hell?!). I would seriously have given one of my toes to be in Grant Park that evening with my old college buddies.
Aside from being totally hot (we're talking multiple hot peppers), he is almost unbelievably charismatic, intelligent and eloquent. Although I've been trying all week, I feel like I can't say anything original about Obama's greatness. So I will just say that I think we have a real chance to fix some of America's greatest social problems.
I'm so looking forward to the next four years. I know Obama has a lot of work to do and a lot of promises to fulfill but I also know that exciting magical things are on the horizon!
Anyone know a bitter Republican with a subscription to the New York Times? I tried to find a copy of the Wednesday paper for my scrap book- every vendor sold out of copies!! Today I tried to buy a copy on the Time's website. They are charging $15!! That's robbery! So, should I just go ahead and pay it?!?! (If I had a job- I would have bought two copies already).
I remember having a discussion with my old political savvy boss in late 2006. She told me she hoped her candidate of choice would make it to the November 2008 ballot. I told her that if he ran, it would be Obama for sure. She respectfully disagreed with me and went on a rant about how he didn't have enough experience and that it just wasn't his time. I would love to make her eat her words today!
I was first introduced to our new President-elect when I was a student in Chicago. I watched his Senate race on TV while huddled in a room with my two roomates. I had no idea who this man with the funny name was but I was impressed with his electricity. He had captured the attention of the democratic youth at the national convention (can you believe I turned down a chance to go watch it in order to finish a paper!). I saw signs with his name posted all over the greater Chicago area- dorms, driveways, streets, sidewalks. Not too much later, I caught Obama fever myself. And after reading his book Audacity of Hope, I became convinced that no other man or woman was so right for American Presidency in our time.
When Obama beat Clinton for the democratic seat, I was ecstatic and that is when I knew he would make it all the way to the top. I was so happy to be proven right last Tuesday. I cried listening to his acceptance speech (I also cried during McCain's speech but it was tears of pain from having to listen to another one of his repetative, stale and very lame diatribes- "this isn't your failure, it's mine" what the hell?!). I would seriously have given one of my toes to be in Grant Park that evening with my old college buddies.
Aside from being totally hot (we're talking multiple hot peppers), he is almost unbelievably charismatic, intelligent and eloquent. Although I've been trying all week, I feel like I can't say anything original about Obama's greatness. So I will just say that I think we have a real chance to fix some of America's greatest social problems.
I'm so looking forward to the next four years. I know Obama has a lot of work to do and a lot of promises to fulfill but I also know that exciting magical things are on the horizon!
Anyone know a bitter Republican with a subscription to the New York Times? I tried to find a copy of the Wednesday paper for my scrap book- every vendor sold out of copies!! Today I tried to buy a copy on the Time's website. They are charging $15!! That's robbery! So, should I just go ahead and pay it?!?! (If I had a job- I would have bought two copies already).
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