My OperaNot a happy camper today
Thursday, August 31, 2006 10:19:40 AM
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Just got home from the long week and I decided to listen to Howard Stern on Sirius. I don’t often, which is odd because I bought Sirius specifically because he’s on it. Initially I knew I was subscribing because I feel so strongly about free speech and Howard was heavily censored; basically subscribing was an unofficial “vote” on my part in favor of free speech.
Well my year is up and it’s time to decide to keep Sirius or not. Over the past year I have discovered that it’s a superior medium, the product is exceptional, and yes Howard is on it. The difference this time is that by subscribing I don’t feel I’m casting another vote for free speech. As I pull up my account information my first thought was: “While I still can.”
The “freest” country on the freaking planet and that’s my first thought?! Which Twilight Zone episode did I just walk into? Honestly, I can’t decide if I’m so pissed that I’ll sell blood for money to support every libertarian candidate in every state, or, if I’m so disgusted I just want to blow my head off.
Is the “While I still can” thought over reacting? Not when the Alaskan senator Ted Stevens-R lobbies to get satellite radio and cable mediums regulated by the FCC. No, I don’t think my feelings are far fetched.
The scary part is being witness to the erosion of my/our rights, and a government growing at an expediential rate. Scarier still is to actually speak with people who think such legislation on speech, and other rights, is not only reasonable but necessary. These are people who claim to be staunch patriots and yet they are going after the first amendment like a demented attack dog. Oddly enough get near the second amendment and you’ll see the conversation take a nasty turn. News flash: The constitution is not some buffet you get to pick and choose your favorite dishes from. We must take the document as a whole or abandon it all together. Choose.
In closing my dear government, piss off. I’m going to pay good money to hear someone say “fuck” on the radio. Not because I want to hear it but because you don’t want me to.
Mission accomplished. Yeah, right.
Just got home from the long week and I decided to listen to Howard Stern on Sirius. I don’t often, which is odd because I bought Sirius specifically because he’s on it. Initially I knew I was subscribing because I feel so strongly about free speech and Howard was heavily censored; basically subscribing was an unofficial “vote” on my part in favor of free speech.
Well my year is up and it’s time to decide to keep Sirius or not. Over the past year I have discovered that it’s a superior medium, the product is exceptional, and yes Howard is on it. The difference this time is that by subscribing I don’t feel I’m casting another vote for free speech. As I pull up my account information my first thought was: “While I still can.”
The “freest” country on the freaking planet and that’s my first thought?! Which Twilight Zone episode did I just walk into? Honestly, I can’t decide if I’m so pissed that I’ll sell blood for money to support every libertarian candidate in every state, or, if I’m so disgusted I just want to blow my head off.
Is the “While I still can” thought over reacting? Not when the Alaskan senator Ted Stevens-R lobbies to get satellite radio and cable mediums regulated by the FCC. No, I don’t think my feelings are far fetched.
The scary part is being witness to the erosion of my/our rights, and a government growing at an expediential rate. Scarier still is to actually speak with people who think such legislation on speech, and other rights, is not only reasonable but necessary. These are people who claim to be staunch patriots and yet they are going after the first amendment like a demented attack dog. Oddly enough get near the second amendment and you’ll see the conversation take a nasty turn. News flash: The constitution is not some buffet you get to pick and choose your favorite dishes from. We must take the document as a whole or abandon it all together. Choose.
In closing my dear government, piss off. I’m going to pay good money to hear someone say “fuck” on the radio. Not because I want to hear it but because you don’t want me to.
Mission accomplished. Yeah, right.
CherylDuckyChickenLady # Friday, September 1, 2006 6:40:45 PM
Well, I would opt for the selling of the blood since the alternative seems to be rather extreme, unless you post a note as to why you did the horrible deed and then even so would appear to be an unstable extremist.
No your feelings are not far fetched. I can understand your frustration though I have no intent on listening to the likes of Howard Stern myself. I agree that it should not be regulated if it is a paid medium and people enjoy and are interested in those types of broadcasts. Where is the "Free" in the freedom of speech?
Keep your head on!
CherylDuckyChickenLady # Sunday, September 3, 2006 2:23:19 AM
Maybe I should clarify...dead, former unstable extremist.
There isn't an edit button on these comments. Or I wouldn't have bothered with this second comment. Take care!
Lord Ieuan MorgannwgLord Ieuan # Sunday, September 3, 2006 6:32:19 PM
CherylDuckyChickenLady # Sunday, September 3, 2006 8:40:33 PM