Hypocrit

Those who know me know that I am pretty liberal and more than a little opinionated. I love politics (to a certain point) and you always know who to call if you ever want to "discuss" a few things. Coming from a not-so wealthy background, I know that my success has a lot to do with the support I have received from the government. Knowing this, one would logically conclude that I view the government as a necessary body that should even the playing field and provide assistance to those who are less fortunate.

However, last night, I found myself saying, "Damn it! I wish the government would just stay out of my life and mind their own business!" In the middle of my temper-tantrum, which was induced by a police officer who couldn't figure out how to us common sense discretion, I had a meta-cognitive moment. I could not believe that I had just said that, after all of my rant and rave about health-care reform, and more support to schools, and controlling gun laws, and blah, blah , blah, blah, blah... I had to laugh.

I had to do some self reflection to find out exactly what I believed and wanted. Yes, I do think that the government should provide an equal education, health care, and welfare. And yes, I also think that they should control the flow of guns (even though we all know that they are supplying them) and monitor the activity of greedy SOB business men (even though we also know that they fit this profile as well). I expect them to monitor and make sure that no one is doing things that they are not suppose to...except when I am the one trying to manipulate the market, who has to pay taxes, or speeding. Remember: there is always an exception to the rule and I happen to be that exception.

So I have a memo to you Big Brother:

When I needed an extra hand to pull myself up by the bootstraps, I was glad to have you there; However, now that I am up, I wouldn't mind if you would just stay out of my life and let me live the way I want to.

Now, if I am not a true American, I don't know who is!