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My Own Stupid Opinions

9/20/2012

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Hello from America, where everyone is entitled to their own stupid opinions. 
A couple of nights ago, some pro-choice advocates armed with chalk took to the sidewalks at WKU, spreading messages like, "Get your rosaries off my ovaries!" and "Abortion WILL happen. Let's make it safe." This was obviously in response to last week's chalk rampage from the pro-life group, which spread statistics like "3,700 abortions happen each day in the US" and "A baby's heartbeat begins 18 days after conception."
Now, I'm not really going to talk about how the pro-life group wrote pretty factual--albeit emotionally charged--messages, while the pro-choice group decided to get a little rude. I mean, "Get your rosaries off my ovaries?" Really? But whatever. Because, like I said, everyone is entitled to their own opinions. I don't have to like what you say, but that doesn't mean I should stop you from saying it. I do think there's a major double standard about that in our country right now. But whatever.
I thought I'd chime in with a bit of logic, though, in response to "Abortion WILL happen...." Um, yes, it will. You're absolutely right: abortion will happen. So will rape, murder, and genocide. So will a number of horrible things. Just because it will happen doesn't mean it should. I don't think anyone is naive enough to believe that abortion can be obliterated completely. But that doesn't mean it should be encouraged.
That being said, I don't hate whoever wrote that on the sidewalk. I think they're wrong. And I'm allowed to think they're wrong, just like they're allowed to write what they think is right. So if you'd like to discuss this issue further, leave a comment. But please be respectful and mature, realizing that discussions and arguments are not the same thing. Not that there's anything to worry about from you guys. I think you're all smart enough to know that.

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Due to the public outcry (ahem, Jill and Sara), and because it is a more bloggy thing to do, here's the second part, which I had originally posted in the Etc. section:



Did you watch the video? Watch the video.

Okay, now did you watch it? Good.

THIS IS SO TRUE!!! Oh my gosh, they really hit the nail on the head. No wonder I have commitment issues. It's because I love fiction and fictional relationships so much! As Meg Turney said, "It's that illusion of extreme love and it ruins everyday, normal, run-of-the-mill relationships." Yep. No wonder the idea of dating just seems boring to me. I don't wanna be all cutesy, go to a movie, "You hang up" "No, you hang up," giggle-giggle. Blech! I want to go on adventures and, and--
What, you mean to tell me life's not like that? I mean, I know that TV and movies and books aren't real. But part of the power of fiction--good fiction--is that it makes you want something. It makes you yearn for something, or makes you see what you want life to be. I don't think there's anything wrong with that. I think that's good writing.
And it should be no different when it comes to relationships. Love is not an illusion! Why settle for less than the ideal? Come on, ladies! We ought to have high standards. I know some of you will argue for the run-of-the-mill relationships. And I realize that if you're in love, it won't feel run-of-the-mill to you. But still. I don't want to fall in love with someone run-of-the-mill. I want an epic true love who will sweep me off my feet. And it can happen. Don't you dare tell me it can't. There are guys out there who are true romantics, who will kiss you in the rain, who will give you the big, dramatic moments. 
And the part where the video talked about girls who are really invested in fictional relationships being more drawn to singlehood? Yep, that's me. I love being single. When I was younger, I used to really want a boyfriend. But that was before I discovered how awesome my life is the way it is right now. I don't need a guy, and I certainly don't want one if he's going to be underwhelming. I'd rather end up a spinster than settle for less than true love.
I'm sure true love isn't always like fiction. But it can be. These writers have to get their material from somewhere, don't they? Of course there's imagination and embellishment in the details, but there's also the emotion behind it. You can't tell me that the people who write such beautiful love stories have never felt love. Maybe their relationship didn't last, but they must've felt something. And I want to feel something. I don't want to date someone and ease into a comfortable affection for them. I want "earth-shattering Disney love!"
Maybe I shouldn't be okay with the fact that fiction is ruining my love life. But I am SO okay with this.  =)

Please, discuss.

Love, 
Anna Beth
12 Comments
Jill
9/20/2012 03:47:23 am

Dude, it's your blog. You don't have to split up up what you want to say. You could combine whatever you're putting in the Etc. section here.
That being said, I totally agree with what you said.
And the whole "get your rosaries off my ovaries" thing. Do you think they know that Catholics aren't the only ones that have a problem with abortion?

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Anna Beth
9/20/2012 03:50:01 am

Either they legitimately don't know that other people besides Catholics are pro-life...Or they were just proud of themselves for coming up with a catchy slogan.

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Anna Beth
9/20/2012 03:51:35 am

Also, I wanted to split up the post into two things because they were two very different topics that could generate discussion, and I didn't want everything to be all jumbled. Plus, I like the Etc. section.

Sara
9/20/2012 03:57:06 am

You could have had parts! True nerdfighter style! :P

Jill
9/20/2012 04:00:11 am

But it's your blog. And you wrote both of them on your blogging day. We could totally have a conversation about both topics in the comments section just like we're having 2 conversations now: one about abortion the other about the use of the etc. section

Sara
9/20/2012 03:55:36 am

"I thought I'd chime in with a bit of logic, though, in response to "Abortion WILL happen...." Um, yes, it will. You're absolutely right: abortion will happen. So will rape, murder, and genocide. So will a number of horrible things. Just because it will happen doesn't mean it should. I don't think anyone is naive enough to believe that abortion can be obliterated completely. But that doesn't mean it should be encouraged."

Ok, that is exactly what I was thinking when I read that! Like, just because bad things happen, it doesn't mean we should accept it and help people do it- like, no one thinks, "Oh, these people are going to break into my house and steal my valuables anyway, so I'll just leave the front door open so they won't get injured trying to climb in through the third story window." No. Just, no.

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Anna Beth
9/20/2012 03:58:13 am

I love it! So true! Very good comparison.

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Joan (momma, etc...)
9/20/2012 11:41:33 am

1. Your opinion isn't stupid
2. Very good blog (both parts)
3. What do you think of "Keep your scalpel outta my chapel" for a pro-life slogan?

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Anna Beth
9/20/2012 01:48:13 pm

I know MY opinion isn't stupid. lol. I'm just saying that people are entitled to their opinions, stupid or otherwise.
Hahaha...oh slogans...

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Sanaa
9/21/2012 06:17:05 am

I'm proud to say that my love is life IS pretty darn epic at the moment. :D

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Anna Beth
9/22/2012 12:18:18 pm

=)

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Amber
9/27/2012 02:55:35 am

So now that I've finally gotten around to reading this...
I wanted to comment that it's ok to hope for and want "earth-shattering Disney love." However, I want to say that those moments don't happen all the time... As in, you may start a relationship and be in "cutesy, couple love" and not experience those grand moments, but likely they will eventually happen- key word: eventually. I think it's important to realize that a guy may start off being just an average guy... but down the road, things can happen that spark those "kissing in the rain/Disney" moments. I guess what I'm trying to say is that it's ok to have high standards, and we should!, but we can't expect our wildest dreams to happen first thing in a relationship. We need to invest a bit of time into it first and see what happens- writers can't describe an entire life sequence. After all, they skip to the "good parts" or omit things. So we have to be patient and wait... God has his plan for us... It ma not necessarily be Disney-worthy, but it will be Anna Beth-worthy or Sara-worthy or Jill-worthy or Sanaa-worthy or Rachael-worthy or Amy-worthy or Shelby-worthy or Amber-worthy. Enjoy it when it comes. <3 you dear!




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