just because...

Just because your insurance might cover birth control doesn't mean you have to use it.

Just because same sex couples want to marry doesn't mean you have be a part of a same sex marriage.

Just because someone has freedom to practice their religion doesn't mean you have to practice the same religion.


I feel like some of my fellow Americans are missing the point. Everyone seems to be busy trying to convince people that what they say, do, or believe, is correct. It seems like my fellow Americans are spending so much time proving their point that they are missing the point completely. America was founded on the idea that people (meaning everyone) were allowed the right to life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness.

 Now, I realize that everyone has a different path in life. I also realize that people pursue happiness in many different ways. My point is, if your path to happiness isn't hurting any one, than you may do as you please. You may seek your truth however you see fit, as long as you allow me to seek my own truth, as well. Whatever my family looks like, whatever we believe, or what we do in our spare time, has nothing to do with you...unless we invite you.

So, here's the deal. You do what you do, I'll do what I do. And when we meet on the street we will be polite and kind. We will both allow each other the space to live in our own truth and we will spend no time arguing over whose truth is correct.