My First Post

This is the post to pop my blogging cherry, however I was blogging way before it got popular or before it was called blogging. I'm sure there are things that are older, but I started with Live Journal and pretty much stopped once I went to college. I was tired of defending my position on anything to people I knew. At one point though I made the conscience decision to stop contributing personal information to the internet void through social networking sites etc... because I was applying for jobs and the last thing I need is to not get one just because some asshole didn't like something I said about a specific subject. I think if something is well researched and there is a decent argument people should open up their minds to see what the writer is talking about before scrutinizing them. Obviously my handle was made to point out exactly what I never liked about blogging and that is the shitty criticism that was received from people I knew when I had a position on something whether it be as safe a topic as kittens to as something as dangerous as politics. I realized at one point it was better to either
A. Keep all my journal entries private (what's the fun in that?) or
B. Stop posting all together to minimize image damage.
I remember growing up my parents and other people would tell me "You shouldn't care what other people think of you." which is geared more towards self-esteem when you are going through your teenage awkward phase, but It is a double edged sword regardless. This for a lack of better words is bullshit. Everything you say, do, look like, smell like, act like may count against you in this rat race called life. I am always looking for the median, the middle ground, the sand bar in the ocean of eyes and criticism but there is always someone who is going to be unhappy with something you say or do. You can't please everyone.
This brings me to the title of my blog "The Cowards Way to Practice Freedom of Speech". I would like to start off by saying there is no such thing as freedom of speech. Simply put, if there were actual "freedom" of speech; then there would be A. No consequences following things you say B. No criticism. This is obviously not the case, and I think this is something this country likes to feed us in the delicious red, white and blue Kool-Aid we drink. The usage of the word "Freedom" is used too freely and incorrectly.
Look up the definition: http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/freedom
There are some pretty clear definitions there of freedom and if you think about it after reading them, it doesn't make sense to put the word "Freedom" in front of the words "of speech" because simply put there is DEFINITELY consequences, restrictions and regulations on our speech. Now I know what some of you are thinking, Slander and Libel blah blah blah - Thanks captain obvious, you are missing the point if that is what you are getting out of reading this. My whole point is the word itself, "Freedom" is being MISUSED and is instead used as a guise only for what we actually have, which is "Tolerated" Speech or "Toleration" of Speech. Now some people think I am splitting atoms with this argument, but I really don't think so. I am a big fan of telling the truth and saying exactly what you mean instead of beating around the bush. If you need a good eye opener on what I am talking about there, I suggest looking up some videos where George Carlin (GC) goes into the misuse of the English language.
Euphemisms are not your friend, they are just a verbal mechanic used to soften or dull meaning. For example, "Joe is fucking ugly" sounds a lot worse than saying "Joe has a severe appearance deficit" (yes I got that from GC), the reason is instead of getting straight to the point we use words that have no feeling to describe things which keeps us in the safe zone sometimes.
The whole point of my blog (blag to some) is for me to say what truly is on my mind. Since this account is completely anonymous and I will not reveal anything personal about myself, I feel safer. I also won't have to worry about my boss or someone of importance reading my blog. The last thing I need is to be ostracized from an opportunity for something I truly believe I have the right to think or say. This bring me full circle to my handle "FreedomFromScrutiny" and the name of my blog "The Cowards Way to Practice Freedom of Speech". It is sad that I have to hide my identity so I won't lose my job or bar myself from future opportunities. Thus making me a coward to admit who I am and stand behind my positions, simply because I cannot. If I opened my mouth each time I disliked or disagreed with some asshole I wouldn't be as far as I am now. I don't kiss ass, but I do show the most respect to the people who I know will get me places. (That was an example of a statement that I would never say to my boss, nor do I need him reading it behind my back.)
If you haven't figured it out already, I like to complain and I write very long posts. I need an outlet and it is fun to see what people think, it is even better when there are no consequences attached to it.