Yes and No, Opinions

So, as this is the first of many posts on this blog, I'll start with a brief over view of what I'll be talking about in the coming weeks followed by a brief introduction of myself, so you might better understand where I'm viewing these events from. Generally, I'll be using this blog as an outlet for common sense, which, by the way, I feel much of this world seems to be lacking. I'll be striving to uncomplicate that which seems so very ... well.. complicated. The recent events, such as the collapse of the housing market, gun control, health care, and the right to gay marriage will all be fair game.

When speaking with nearly any reasonably intelligent human being, more often than not the answers they will give regarding many of life's most important questions, are a mixture of yes and no. Which is no surprise, considering the complexity of most situations. For example, I believe firmly that the populous should have a greater hand in ruling the country. Sounds simple enough. More referendums, or more clout with your senator. This would have been incredible in matters such as the 750 billion dollar bail out debate. However, just recently decided on by Californians in a referendum... the right to gay marriage, or now the lack there of. Why should the majority be able to revoke the rights of the minority? Simple answer.. they shouldn't. So if you were to ask, "Whether I support populace rule?" I would have to say "Yes and No."

In introducing myself I would have to start with the facts that I am: The father of one, Husband of one, an over-educated landscaper caught in a dead-end job, a member of an alternative style band (Ahltyra), and lastly a member of the true fiscal right and the true social left. I was born Nov. 28 1986, which for you people who'd rather spend your time reading than counting, makes me 22, as of this writing. Of course, being twenty two and a landscaper by trade makes it pretty difficult to find many peers to debate with and hash out the finer points of social injustice and economic catastrophes (although that topic is beginning to become quite popular in most circles).

Through this blog I hope to encourage open discourse between opposing views, and I'll be regularly including links to articles both in support and in opposition to my arguments. I welcome all responses, from any side of these issues. Simply because I hold a belief doesn't mean I'm not open to the possibilities of other views.