purplefire15's blog

So many people have their own opinion about the war in Iraq or war in general. Personally I could talk for days about it and never quite fully explain my feelings. However I found a passage among Tim O'Brien's great novel "The things they carried", which I think gives the greatest explanation of war I have ever heard...  Read More »

I don't care what the religious stand point on the issue is, or who made up the verse which says God hates gay people, or why people find it necessary to hate others according to their sexuality. All I know is that it's wrong. And I'm speaking out against it!  Read More »

I write this as my given constitutional right to freedom of speech. I in no way am anti-America, nor am I simply trying to attack President Bush or the American government. Many people, especially those who believe they are not affected by the war (though they are) choose to remain quiet when it comes to problems with their nation. Though no one likes to admit it, I feel the need to.  Read More »

I adore how by living in America I get to witness a miracle every day. Particularly in my home town. It seems like there is always some kind of marathon or charity or new foundation parading through the streets. Just today I was volunteering to work a water stop at a race for the cure marathon downtown.  Read More »

Recently my English teacher has become obsessed with convincing my class to follow feminist beliefs and I can't help but think this is completely ridiculous!  Read More »