Justice Delayed is Justice Denied...

When it comes to sweeping cultural change via the law, there is often bitter disappointment on the part of those resisting change. In addition to predictions of "buyers remorse" that will surely come, they often argue that change ought to come slowly and deliberately. I suppose that is so the opposing party has time to come to terms with the impending shift. But Rachel Maddow said something interesting on her show Friday evening: justice delayed is justice denied. When we know something is wrong and

oppressive, and the law is changed to reflect that knowledge, then why must we delay at all the execution of justice? When one has waited for years--maybe even a lifetime--to live life to the fullest, then there can be no just reason for delaying their right to exercise their freedom.

Love triumphs over discrimination...

Love ruled the day, and as it turns out, the nation's highest court, too. It might be, as some are already noting, a minimal ruling in a very complicated set of laws, but it busted the so-called door down, and full marriage equality is surely in sight.
As a member of the LGBT community (yep, you read that right; I'll let you figure out which "letter" applies to me), I could not be more thrilled. What an exciting time it is to be in our country.

My Continuing Frustration

I have been in a bit of a hole--the perpetual abuse of the middle class (or what is left of it) has really gotten me down. Taxes, increases in everything that one needs to live even a moderately comfortable life, and stagnant wages have led to a deepening frustration that our lives are not getting better (as many ads on TV suggest)--they are in fact getting worse.
I don't want to resent those who have more than I do.  But it's hard not to when we work so hard and have relatively little to show for it. Our home needs many improvements; our cars are 10 and 17 years old; we are trying to pay off personal debt and college loans. At $40,000/year, I'm not sure we're even a part of the middle class whose assault I am so lamenting.
What about you?  Are you frustrated?  Envious?  Hopeful? Do you think I am a spoiled American who should be happy for every little thing I have? Mind you, I am starting to understand why some say that religion is the opiate of the masses--if a wealthy religious person can convince me that I should be grateful for God's blessings--however meager they might be--then I won't be in a position to be pissed off at their immense riches. And believe me, it has worked--I feel guilty even complaining.  But if we don't get mad, who really stands to benefit from our complacency?