Ignorance

In case you can't read this, the signs in the window say "Cut government spending NOW!" and "Dumbass Hussein Obama Sucks"

I just... didn't even know what to do when I was driving behind this person. I just kept shaking my head. When I got up a little further on the road, I was able to pass him, and he was just this sad looking old man. I felt sad that this man has lived such a long life and still doesn't understand what is going on. He is so angry and feels like he has to scream his dislike and prejudice for Obama from the back of his van windows. It is really just kind of revolting.

And yet, at the same time, I was filled with this sense of pride. This man has the ability to tape hate-filled signs on his van and he won't be persecuted for it. His free speech is, ironically, protected by our country which is led by Obama at the highest level, but whatevs. Anyway, the fact that he can say what he wants to say, regardless of who it might offend, is such an amazing right that we all have that I know I don't stop and consider enough. As much as I wish he didn't have such nasty signs on his window, I'm glad he has the ability to have them there. Mainland China blocked Facebook this summer... while I'm able to sit there and view people's stated religion and political parties, and no one here gives a second thought about it. They also simply just shut down numerous internet portals and discussion boards for a few days during the 20th anniversary of the Tienanmen Square protests. The South China Morning Post stated,

In order to improve the internet content and provide a healthy environment for our netizens, we have designated 3 to 6 June as the national server maintenance day. This move is widely supported by the public

Like... really? Was it really supported? And you just happened to choose those days as the national server maintenance days? Hmm. Interesting.

I'm not saying our government isn't shady as hell sometimes, but I'm pretty sure they'd never get away with shutting down the internet for a few days. Thank goodness I live here. Honestly.