Christian fundamentalism is the greatest threat to the free world because it exists, festers and is perpetuated within the most powerful nation in the free world.
(In other news: I had a shoot last weekend. It was dolce.)
Jameson modeling a shirt for Stella Bonds, a new boutique clothing line - Washington, D.C. / Photographer: David Wolff / Copyright 2007 DigitalDPhotography
“We hold these truths to be self-evident: That all men are created equal; that they are endowed by their creator with certain unalienable rights; that, among these, are life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness; that, to secure these rights, governments are instituted among men, deriving their just powers from the consent of the government; and, whenever any form of government becomes destructive of these ends, it is the right of the people to alter or to abolish it.These words from the Declaration of Independence are instructive at this moment. Because not only whenever any form of government, but whenever any government official becomes destructive of the founding purposes, that official or those officials must be held accountable.
Because I believe the vice president’s conduct of office has been destructive to the founding purposes of our nation. Today, I have introduced House Resolution 333, Articles of Impeachment Relating to Vice President Richard B. Cheney. I do so in defense of the rights of the American people to have a government that is honest and peaceful.”
These words are from a press conference held by Dennis Kucinich introducing articles of impeachment against the vice president. We have evolved to a society that currently allows for leadership positions to be occupied by career CEOs and amateur politicians. The idea of legitimacy does not come from, and is not reinforced by elections… especially “popular” ones. If we are to treat public office holders like business professionals, then we must be consistent. If he is not going to be arrested and jailed (or shot in the face), Dick Cheney should, at the very least, be fired.
I went to high school in Maryland. Members of my graduating class as well as friends I have since met are currently attending VA Tech. I was going to post a politically relative commentary this afternoon, but in light of what happened about 4 hours Southwest of here (DC), I thought the date inappropriate. The idea of being chained in a dorm building or a classroom for the purpose of being gunned down is terrifying and grotesque. It is a devastating look into what must be an inherent human evil; and, worst of all - it has happened before. Trying to imagine how a family might feel losing their son or daughter weeks before the end of the Spring semester, or how a friend, professor or classmate would be affected after being faced with such a robbery of life, is impossible and unnecessary. We should all consider what could exist within us that enables a person to kill people in a way so void of mercy and humanity. As a non-involved, I hope the affected families, friends - and indeed all people - can look for peace in their lives and this interconnected world. Amidst this day of pain, I am sending positive energy and love outwards and thanking God that I have, however little, an abundance of both.
The piece of paper on the end of my Yogi green tea bag this morning read:
“Wisdom, character and consciousness conquer everything.”
I thought it was a dolce quote.
