What I am more concerned about is our kids who are in the public school system. I’m a little concerned that they will be treated differently or impacted in some negative way.

I’d prefer that they just be left alone and allowed to be freakin’ kids. I’m going to see about having my last name removed from the online version at least.

What I have been overly conscious of is arguing with the Islamic community. I’ve forayed into the land of Muhammad infrequently, but everytime I do I’m met with extreme resistance and accusations of hate and bigotry.

I think I have a decent grasp of Islam and a basic familiarity with Hadith (it is reminiscent of the Catechism of the Catholic church in its insane restrictions and the ridiculous amount of stupid, boring things to learn and do dogmatically), and I’m already thick-skinned and know much of what I say will be interpreted as hate-speech and the like. I was just surprised in the dramatic difference in arguing with Christians as opposed to Muslims. That is not meant as a compliment towards Christians either. I feel like I am talking with a Scientologist who is accusing me personally of every fault and atrocity associated with Western civilization when I speak with Muslims (and not converts either) who, most of which (especially the underprivileged women) do not fully grasp, let alone appreciate, the concept of individual liberties or pretend not to in reverence and fear of their almighty Allah.

My eyes bugged out when I saw Jeremy’s name.

I wish I could be there tomorrow. Here’s to not having a bunch of crazies coming to protest. (raises a metaphorical glass)