Part representing the whole Apr 20, 2011
I don't like how certain groups of people are represented by a single person.  Like the president.  Many people are opposed to some of his political policies and whatnot, and especially in the case of non-Americans, they assume the president's beliefs and actions are representative of each of his constituents.  That's simply not the case.  And even if you voted for the guy, chances are you still disagree with some of what he does.  I just want to say to people who don't live in countries with a representative democracy:  The part doesn't fully represent the whole. 

The same is true with religion.  I don't like being grouped in the same category as people who burn Korans or people who protest funerals.  Technically, I subscribe to the same religious beliefs as these people.  But in reality, my religious practices are quite different and typically don't include negative or hateful actions.  I wish I could announce to the world that whatever religion these people are practicing, though it may sound similar to my own, is not. #sociology
Knives as tools Apr 20, 2011
I keep a large steak knife at my desk at work, and I use it on a daily basis to cut up my lunch, slice the occasional apple, and butter my toast in the morning.  (My opinion on office eating is that if I'm spending half my waking hours at work, I'm eating at least two meals there.)  But whenever one of my co-workers happens to see my knife, they say something like, "You could kill someone with that thing." 

If it came down to it, I could probably kill a person with a paper clip and lots of carefully-placed puncture wounds.  But I don't, because I don't typically kill people.  Even though steak knives have been used in the past for that purpose doesn't mean all steak knives are always used for that purpose.  I resent the fact that a tool I use on a daily basis labels me as a criminal. 

Also, in terms of fighting styles, knives are close-combat weapons, meaning you have to get real close to use them, which leaves you open to counterattacks and such.  I'd personally rather use a really long stick, or run away screaming. 

On a related note, whenever I go to the airport, I have to remember to leave my pocket multitool at home because otherwise they'll confiscate it due to its weapon-like abilities.  What they don't realize is that the knife doesn't even lock open, so if you tried to use it to stab someone, you'd most likely end up cutting yourself. #lifestyle
Sad bunny Apr 20, 2011
Max had a tough day at the office.

#nature