Current mood:

thoughtful

Societal Governance in SecondLIfe, vs. Freedom of Thought and expression
http://www.secondlifeinsider.com/2007/06/01/our-world-our-rules/

So Linden Labs has tried to at least police the grid in some way by establishing a few ground rules for civil obedience. The problem is that it is so vaguely worded that it begs to ask the question; "What does it mean by "broadly offensive?""

By that definition, Goreans, Furries, BDSM, and gay / lesbians in SecondLife would be considered "broadly offensive". This ties into my explanation yesterday of taking accountability for one's actions. Americans are so used to suing companies and government for their own mishaps that it has become pervasive and infests every part of our lives, even our virtual ones.

Now, why do I mention SecondLIfe? Because SecondLife is an excellent example to observe human society from as close to a third person perspective as possible. In so doing, there are some stark realizations that come about, that relate itself to the real world. If anything adds MORE proof of what abdication of personal responsibility does, I turn you to this article...

http://www.secondlifeinsider.com/2007/06/01/feeling-the-squeeze-your-tax-dollars-at-work/

For those who aren't keen on reading this, it means that New York state has passed a bill making it illegal to sell M rated games to minors. In fact, it's listed as a Class E felony, right up there with riot in the first degree, first degree aggravated harassment, bigamy, incest, and wiretapping.

And I agree with this article, this unconstitutional bill is being drafted and passed with YOUR tax dollars. Millions of dollars of YOUR hard-earned money is being put to restrict your freedoms and your rights as an individual. Supposedly it's to "protect the children", and while the goal to protect children is noble, it also acts as a double edged sword. Children who aren't exposed to these things will probably have MORE difficulty coping with it. That's why there is such venomous permeation of "Political Correctness" in this world today. People take offense because they don't know how to deal with things that are different, they're too stuck up, and the pattern of child-rearing (generally speaking, there are exceptions) re-enforces that anal-retentive behaviour.

Or perhaps this is some sort of attempt for politicians and senators to validate that they're working, that they are doing something rather than taking kickbacks from companies to wipe out a neighbourhood for the purposes of putting up a shopping mall. Either way, this is distressing news, and what's even more disappointing is that many people don't do anything to stop it, and in fact are willing to relinquish more if their freedoms because they're too concerned with getting that promotion, or getting that big fat paycheck so they can indulge themselves on meaningless trinkets in order to validate their existence on this planet.

If the previous paragraph upsets you or offends you, ask yourself why it does that? Could it be that there is some truth there that's somehow reflected on your life? Then if so, prove me wrong. Write to your congressman or congresswoman, stage a non-violent protest, do something positive to take back your rights, and take responsibility for your actions, and your children, because if you don't, then you are allowing the people you voted for and pay their taxes for to strip you of your freedoms.