In the past when I had thoughts to share, I've posted them to Facebook. What has happened a number of times is that I have unintentionally alienated people with my opinions. I think the 2-3 sentence summaries that one tends to use on FB have a lot to do with it. I also think that Facebook leads us to naturally make assumptions that certain subjects are responses to previous threads. I hope that by moving my thoughts here I can firewall this off from the statements of any other person.
For this reason, I have created the Jon On blog.. Hard to say, I know. You try finding a blogspot domain sometime and you'll realize why I chose this awful name. I'll try later to find something better.
The purpose of this blog will be to share my thoughts on various subjects in a friendly way. This blog will contain thoughts from Jon (me) on liberty, Jon on family, Jon on God, and whatever else occurs to me to post. I have some strongly held beliefs on all of these subjects. They've brought me much happiness in my life and I want that happiness for you.
I can tell you right now that some of you won't agree with what I have to say. For example, I believe in liberty, which means I can do what I want as long as it doesn't harm others or their property. Most people like that, but what they don't like is the flipside, which is that I also can't tell others what to do in their life. Take seatbelts, for example. Seatbelts are good. Telling people they must wear them, is not. In Utah, you're required by law to wear them. I ask why? If I choose not to wear a seat belt, the worst possible consequence is my own death, which is nobody's business but my own.
There are of course rational limits to liberty, even. So this will also be the place that I detail my own thoughts on what those limits might be. For example, I don't think it's ok to run around naked in public. Especially, if you look like me.
So that is what to post about expect here. You're welcome to read and comment, you're welcome to disagree, but lets keep on topic.
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ReplyDeleteSo, in your opinion, should the law be able to protect the lives of your underage children by requiring you to seat belt them in?
I say no. But oh my goodness is the law and children a HOT topic of debate!
I may post more on this later, but I also say no. Here is why: The parent would be making decisions for the child. If the parent doesn't feel that the child needs one, given what they know about where they would be going, then that would be sufficient for me. Others will obviously disagree.
ReplyDeleteI say "would" because the law is that we are required to buckle ourselves and our children up. I will comply with that.
I've been known to forget to buckle myself in from time to time (to put it lightly), but I never forget to buckle up the children. So I think there is more than just the legal requirement that motivates me as a parent to make sure the children are safe.
Wahoo!!! I'll be following. I read more than I comment, but I do read.
ReplyDeleteCan't wait to read your thoughts and opinions.
I was so excited to see that you started this! I love hearing you, Kamarie, your girls speak. Such great speakers! On topic though...seatbelts are a topic that you and Brian concur. I have been hearing this for quite awhile in my house.
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