I was reading an article this morning from the online version of USAToday concerning a woman of Asian origin who interrupted the welcome speech of Presidents Bush and Hu. Now the pretestor and the outburst was nothing new or notable, but the comments were interesting. Of course, some people praised and applauded her exercising free speech while others damned her for being rude and disrespectful. I’m not going to go into the security loopholes that let her get as close as she did (they seem to work in those so called “town meetings” Bush held), rather into a discussion of rights versus respect in this particular situation.

First of all, the woman had the right to be heard. We pride ourselves on our freedom of speech (though we seem to allow the government to limited it willy-nilly) and we usually applaud anyone who practices it. Though I believe there is a time and a place for everything, I don’t see what is so disrespectful of the woman expressing her opinion at that time. So we had two heads of state there, one of which runs a suppressive regime (and another who seems to want to create one… no, I do not like Bush), is that being disrespectful. I can remember numerous occasions when American Presidents went overseas and were interrupted by protestors and such – no one ever said that was disrespectful and wrong. Yes, we have to weigh the consequences with the message, but sometimes the message must come out.

Now what is so bad about this is that the woman is protesting against the ban on Falun Gong, a religious cult with an unsavory history at best. But then China bans other religions as well, Christian, Islam, Judaism, Buddhism, etc. I guess the nay sayers in the comments to the article would have been more kind if she had been protesting about how Christians are treated in China.

Which bears to ask the question, how can such a “devout Christian” president work with President Hu?

Feelin’ tired

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1. Which is your highest graduation?
Bachelor degree in Science, though I have done some graduate work.

2. If you could – which field of study would you choose?
The one I’m in… computers.

3. And which field of study would you choose in no way?
Doctor, I can’t stand the blood or the suffering.

4. Full time study or side job?
I’ve done both, but the only way to make it through college these days is to have a job.

5. What do you think, which prejudice about students is true?
They party too much.

Feelin’ depressed

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1. Ambition :: Blond
2. Meatloaf :: Bat Out of Hell
3. Celebrity :: crosswords
4. Coach :: “Bear” Bryant
5. Slacker :: millionaire
6. Reflection :: in a dark mirror
7. Original :: masterpiece
8. Risk :: assessment
9. Saved :: by the Bell
10. June :: bride

Feelin’ depressed

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1. What is your favorite photo?
A picture of me and my infant son asleep in a chair.

2. Who took the photo?
My wife.

3. If you could photograph anything or anyone what/who would it be?
Jesus’ crucifixion.

4. What makes a good photo?
The subject, the place, and the story behind the photo.

5. Which do you prefer: digital or print?
Digital

Feelin’ depressed

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1. g5 “devilishes” you since almost 2 years. Since when are you answering the questions?
I’ve been with the G5 since May of last year.

2. It is not easy to think of new questions – they have to be suitable and not too personal. Is it okay for you if the questions would be a little bit more personal (e.g. the questions on 1st of March, 2006)?
Sure, if I think the question is too personal I just will not answer it, but that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t as it.

3. About what would you never liked to be asked?
My name and the size of my, uhm, personals.

4. Questions I would be asked about for long time!
Like, why do you do this blog thing.

5. Suggestions or criticism for the g5 team?
Don’t be afraid to as personal questions.

Mood: kissable

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1. Buck :: Owens, country music legend
2. Harry :: Carey, baseball legend
3. Play :: ball, it’s baseball season
4. Monstrosity :: my nose hairs
5. Nightclub :: Party!
6. Missing :: in Action starring Chuck “roundhouse kick of death” Norris
7. Sprout :: bean
8. Flavor :: Flav
9. Identity :: Crisis
10. Saucy :: latina

Feelin’ cheesy

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1. Do you like chicken?
Yes, in its many forms. The bird itself is not so bad.

2. What is 1 food you can’t live without?
Chocolate.

3. Are you an early bird or a night owl?
Early bird…. just don’t come near me before 11 AM.

4. Chocolate or vanilla?
Chocolate, of course.

5. Are you more of a cat person or a dog person?
Cat. I even like to sit on the fence and meow all night.

Feelin’ cheesy

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1. Have you ever made a diet?
I’ve been on a few but never came up with any new diets.

2. Do you know some unusual diets?
The Clay Diet – you eat a large spoonful of Georgia red clay with your meal to keep you from eating too much and to keep you regular. Don’t worry, there are no harmful effects from eating red clay, but the high iron content makes the clay bitter.

3. What do you think about the slimming craze of celebrities?
Whatever floats their cork.

4. You are writing a Letter to the Editor of a magazine – what would you write about diets?
Proceed with caution. Not everyone can diet or should. Each diet has risks.

5. What keeps you off from making a diet?
Every time I diet my blood pressure goes up so I have to watch how much weight I lose in relation to my blood pressure. I know, it should be the other way around but….

Feelin’ sleepy

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So I’ve been a little slack lately posting… sue me. Well, don’t sue me, please. I’ve been very busy lately and haven’t had much personal computer time. I’ll be back into the groove soon.

That is if the people inside my head quit screaming for ice cream.

Feelin’ sleepy

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