Some things that still worry me about this country....

     Just some observations that might mean something if only that the human psyche is really whacked.

     In California, a show of strong representative support for our first African-American President; a certain American milestone that will define our progression in history. This same voting population, at the same time, thinks bovine physical comfort and some inferred sense of "speciel respect" and "freedom" is more important than granting two adults' the ability to define a most individual and independent expression of spirit through a commitment of marriage. And why? Because they are together of the same sex. The ideal of self-determination (and isn't that supposed to be VERY American) is now battered down in disgrace for a most pre-determined, biological, happenstance and the supposed ills they represent. Honor the cow because they happened to be put on this Earth in their biological form, but dishonor men and women for the same fate.

     I meant to make a connection, if indeed you did see it, between Obama and the cow, both finally "freed" from their "shackled existence" by a benevolent majority vote. And I am using those annoying quotes in hope you don't see this as some lipstick on a pig thing... And in no way am I trying to diminish our despicable American history, something which I am genetically pre-determined to be protected from, when I wonder in exasperated anger, if my community and family will be respected, honored or just simply humanized only after similar, genocidal servitude as in our past. Do I have to accept the role of the slave, to elicit pity and guilt from you? Do I have to be a form of social chattel, or be lynched just for you to look at me?

     Leaving the reactionary topic of gay rights behind, but staying with another group who supported Obama, the State of Illinois had the most legally confusing and illogical ballot question. You can understand how some might view politicians and legal, policy wonks as pompous in their use of such legal semantic shenanigans.  Do they do this to hide their stupidity or divert attention away from their schemes?   Reading the ballot. does it say the Court ruled the State Constitution is illegal? Or is it saying we are legally forced to vote "yes" as a "no" vote is unconstitutional, but maybe at the same time - legal? This confusing ballot feature and the belittling character its politics represents, doesn't even scratch the polish on how such a mandatory call for constitutional review only leads to any number of reactionary maelstroms and manipulative political positions (one of our worst political human traits).  at a time when enlightened and exploratory reasoning is most called for while revisiting our codified social commandments.in spite of promoting the appearance of it being a responsive living document

     Using the same call just above, for a little pragmatic, questioning, Yankee temperance guiding our political behaviors. The State of Utah's attempt to depoliticize and remove the Judiciary from the public fray absolutely fails, and then in the face of this failure bases the "inconsiderable" right of the people to vote Judges off the bench on fuzzy logic. First, at the same time they say Judicial Service is a little blessed, more special and deserving protection than just the majority rule, they let that same majority vote them out. And as a slap in your face, the State Judicial Council doesn't think you are politically savvy enough or even a good enough soll to pass judgement on public servants, they embellish the ballot with a grade to lessen the intimidation and power of that vote you are just about to make. Maybe the voter does see this as a simple schoolyard popularity contest, but how are we not to see this might actually be a concentration of political power stripped from the people. All of a sudden the judges are evaluated on their professional and impartial effectiveness by this Council, that at the same time, the m not forced to act with the same impartiality.

     The infiltration of politics into our Judiciary is a big concern, which is why I without question think votes don't mix well with the Courts. When the public sees the appearance or affect of political influence on the one political body that is supposed lead by blind justice for our own protection, the public looses faith in it. We have seen this in the current Federal Department of Justice for sure. If we loose faith in those that are there to protect us against others' or our own selfish human tendencies, corruption and unaccountability takes off. Lacking political faith, we don't hold those who govern, judge ot represent us to any higher standard. And I truly believe those people up on the hills of government are supposed to be better than us (I understand everyone should be able to trip up a little). Like any religious leader, the sacrifice they have to give for our respect, honor or deference is the sacrifice of those somehow more enjoyable if not just easier way of living.

      I guess I want them to lead us rather than just represent us (or some other interest). By not holding our politicians up to higher standards brings us to the WonTundric State of Alaska and my Most Liberace-ous State of Massachusetts.

They voted Stevens back in. WHAT ! That really can't be the truth! To not cast this as being only a Republican "WHAT ARE YOU THINKING?" thing, many misguided or delusional Mass. Democratic voters, for some disassociated reason, continued with the write-in candidacy of Diane Wilkerson after pretty damnable proof of receiving bribes (her past financial relationships along with the photos and videos embolden me against the guilty until proven....retort). My ultimate "WHAT" moment was after reading this quote,"Sure, she took a little something. But everybody's been taking something." WHAT! Are we supposed to really believe in democracy?