Because "Fuck da police!" that's why. Seriously, if one more 30 year-old gangsta-wannabe-who-thinks-he's-16 years old says that one more time, I'm gonna loose it. You're an adult, not a child, and odds are you only hate the police because your stupid ass got caught by them at some point or another. This is where you applaud them for a job well done blog readers. If I could muster up the will, I'd give you two thumbs up myself, Sir Gangsta... but alas, I can only manage one of my appendages rising on each hand for such an occasion; sadly, the thumb isn't it. Now that that's out of my system, lets carry on with what seems to be a tirade.
I have this terrible habit where, once every couples weeks or so, I go on a hunt for things on the internet which will infuriate me. You may wonder why I do this, heck, I do myself... and what I've come up with is that I do it because I refuse to be one of those (fully) ignorant people who think they know something, and don't. Ignorance may be bliss to some, but to me, it's a curse; a bit of "knowledge" can go a long way. Mostly what I look up involves politics and the environment, since I'm a hippie (an angry and sarcastic one) at heart - deal with it. Anyway, these past few weeks have been "one of those days" - yes I said days because, well, why the hell not? - where everytime anything political or environmental pops up , I just want to scream; because you know, I love it when people decide to utterly screw with things which shouldn't be screwed with and decide to ignore the obvious.
Example; The Pipeline proposed out on the west coast of Canada. Yes, I know I've ranted on this before and you know what? I'll bloody continue to since it's still a pressing issue. Especially with Parliament having no sitting days to address the problem for a couple more weeks. You know, it actually boggles my mind how we can land a piece of human technology on Mars (Wuddup up USA!), but we can't seem to find the will to tackle and understand our own planet, and it's possible risks. Risks that shouldn't be taken regardless of financial gain. I'm just saying.
Maybe I'm just "old fashioned" like that and would rather stick to my morals than earn a couple bucks. Yes, the cost to sustain our environment is high, but that's only because we allow certain things to happen... which effect it negatively. Think for a second of the Gulf Coast Oil Spill. That was one of the worst environmental disasters in recent history and of the United States. Mutations occurred to the marine life, and therefor, effected a chain of other animals and it's Eco system. While I understand the need for oil in today's society, it shouldn't come at the cost of things that were here long before us. Animals have used the BC coast line for generations and it's filled with beautiful trees of amazing size, not to mention is freaking gorgeous and an important part of the worlds Eco system. Which of course, just validates the perfect sense the government had to have possessed to cut costs to assisting in the sustainability of said Eco system.. and the many others throughout Canada.
You can't just hit the undo button and get those things back once you've destroyed them... and destruction is exactly what the pipeline can do. We as humans, tend to forget that we're also just another animal. One which is suppose to be more "evolved" than any other... yet all we do is cause the majority of the problems which threaten us? Someone, please explain that to me.
Another little "irritation" I've been having since it's construction season here in Canada, is just what is being used to replace concrete on our roads. Rubberized Asphalt; which seems to be used more and more these days. Now, I don't drive, I'm a city bus dweller and I get the desire for a nice smooth ride. But again, this is one of those there where I can't help but think "Are you fucking kidding me?". For one, the substance is black, black attracts and holds heat better, not to mention its rubber. Therefore we're heating up the earth more, and more; not allowing it the "Breathe" as it needs to since we've sacrificed that for the smoothness of the road. On top of that, it's harmful to our air. It's great that they're trying to recycle.. I just feel like their doing it wrong. But really, who gives a fuck? We'll be dead before anything bad happens, right?
Odds are, but you know what? In a sick way, I hope to live to see the world go to hell just out of spite for all the apathetic assholes out there who think like that. It shouldn't matter that our life span isn't forever. What should matter is the fact that you live here; the earth doesn't charge rent, that's your landlord. So stop being pricks and return a favour every-so-often. It's not that hard. Turn off a light when you leave the room, don't leave your computer running all the time, take shorter showers, and get used to the fact that winter is a natural thing that happens... especially in Canada. If you don't like it, move somewhere else (I'm looking at you "I'm so happy we didn't have a winter last year" people) or simply what I prefer you do... which is shut the hell up.
I love my country, it's beautiful, resourceful, humble and usually.. the people are pretty decent to deal with. I don't want to see that beauty and grace which is rightfully associated with Canada diminish. There's no valid reason for it.
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Tirade complete. Huh... I think I might have to start getting angry and or upset about things more often. I actually blog when it happens. Huzzah! One of the mysteries of the universe is now unsolved! Now, if you'll excuse me, I got to finish prepping for my first day of College tomorrow! Oh, and by prepping, I mean drinking away my feels on the cost of everything thus far.
Until next time, I swear I'm not an alcoholic.
