Philosophy

How disgusted would we be if our daughter or wife told us there was a man in shower?  Would it truly make a difference to us if they said this individual was just a friend and had no interest in us?  Yet for some reason many people believe it’s “homophobic” not to want to take a shower with someone who is attracted to your sex just because they are your sex.

What grown adults due in their personal life is up to their own moral values and no governmental institution or private entity should force their values on those individuals. These individuals should not be discriminated against in work (as long as they meet the grade) and/or justice.  Those with differing views should also respect those who don’t accept their values and no governmental or private group should impose their values on them as well.  Therefore those who want their privacy in the shower and/or other areas must have that protection as well be it with individuals from differing sex or the same.  No person should be silenced because they have a differing point of view. It’s time for true tolerance to begin even for those of faith.

Too many parents act like parenthood ends at a certain date. They’ve given their child all the basics now it’s up to them to fend for themselves. Although I agree that it’s important to allow your child independence to find their own path that doesn’t mean that someone doesn’t help hand out the instruction and lend a snack along the way.

Parenthood instead never ends.  It might be replaced with diaper to a tissue to help wipe off a different end but the love and care should cover a lifetime  When a parent forgoes their responsibility to their children it not only becomes an extra burden on society as a whole but more importantly makes it more difficult to help this individual reach their potential.  As a child grows we might have to grow as well as we develop  new and better techniques in parenting, so that we can continue to play a positive role in their life’s and in return make a positive role for ours as well.

Many a teenager has had a sip of alcohol before they were legally allowed to drink but for some that sip leads to eventually a shot. Where does one error of judgement lead someone down a path of destruction? Why will some learn to do things in moderation while others will fall through the cracks.

There are many factors that cause this downfall including a genetic component but I believe that the greatest factor is self worth. If a person understands that they are just human and are subject to sin ( once in awhile) then they can accept their mistakes ask for forgiveness and move on. If on the other hand a person doesn’t have this confidence they might believe it’s already too late, so why not keep enjoying the moment even when it becomes more and more difficult to achieve.

Those that don’t have faith will continue to struggle because they don’t truly see a path to true forgiveness and salvation.  Not every path is clear and simple, there might be roadblocks along the way but if we truly believe in a divine purpose we all will get there one step at a time. G-D allows us to slip and lends a helping hand as long as we try to keep on that path.  Try telling a friend, family member that is struggling that you’ll be that helping hand here when they need it but first they truly must grasp it.

I have heard many a critic say that you’re conservative because you don’t care and nothing could be further from the truth. I believe my conservative philosophy is the old true way to help those that are disadvantaged.  Here’s some reasons why.

1) I’d rather give a seed to a person to plant their own fruit tree then have them dependent on government cheese

2)I believe it’s best give monies to local charities that can provide  resources to those in need so that they can get  jobs that are available today. Rather  then  have a government bureaucrat in Washington spend monies on jobs that don’t exist.

(3) It’s best for a Church, Shul or Mosque to reach out to the young people to keep them off drugs and from bad behaviors then a community board that’s existence is based on keeping these problems alive.

(4)  Families, Friends, and communities should have the resources to help those in need not have to go through  mounds of blue, black and red tape to get things done.

(5) There should be diverse solutions to problems tested on the local level because each community is different and the solution might be as well.

(6) It’s best for a person to struggle themselves to get out of problem then become dependent on poverty brokers who make monies keeping these individuals believing that society itself is to blame.

(7) Finally I believe in the greatness of each and every soul and that they have a G-D given purpose that the state will never truly find. It is incumbent on us to search for our destiny and with the right local supports we can do it.

WHICH DO YOU LET BECOME YOUR TRUTH?

Dreams give you the inspiration to try something new but reality can stop you in your footprints.  You might dream of creating an exciting new business but the reality of long hard hours, regulations, taxes, and finding help might make that dream a nightmare.  You might dream about being elected to office but the long bored meetings about nothing, endless bickering might make you just want to leave it to the politicians.

The truth is we can’t let reality end our dreams wherever they might take us.  We just must plan ahead for the reality that might ensue.  Though even with the greatest plans ahead new realities like new regulations will pop up where they were not expected but as long as we dream of better days we will overcome those realities and a new dream will await.

Just like a magnet certain people just don’t match.  They both can be wonderful people but put them in the same room and they become like Siamese Fighting Fish, ready for the attack.  There is nothing that can truly bring such individuals together as friends but they can learn not to want to kill each other; maybe assault will be good enough. Seriously though when individuals find another individual that repels them they should try to discover why and still be civil.  It might be the quickest conversation between two individuals but it’s best to talk and move then talk and hate.

Not all prejudices are wrong, a matter of fact some might save your life. I’m not talking about prejudice based on race, religion, sexual orientation but on the way someone actually looks and more importantly looks at you.  Sometimes you see someone who looks at look you with a glare that instinctively appears sinister that instinct might just be right. I know it’s wrong to judge someone on a look but that doesn’t mean you can’t be cautious. We need to walk a tight line between not judging an individual but also not put ourselves in unnecessary danger.  Slowly approach such an individual in a non-threatening way and be willing to turn away if your life antenna continues to send bad vibes.  It might appear wrong to others but they won’t be there if harm comes your way.