Free Write

   Okay. Here we go. I need ideas. I have an upcoming opinion-editorial assignment for my writing class and I really need to brainstorm, and just throw out ideas on what I can write about. It's tough because I'm really not a very liberal person. Meaning, I'm not very radical in my opinions. I'm not super outspoken about all the things that need to change in this world. Particularly because I don't really care. I'm a happy guy. I have bread on my table, and a bed to sleep in at night. I don't really know why everyone is always complaining about what they don't have, or about what the government is trying to pass in the House. We live in America! We have so many great opportunities, and great living standards. It just seems selfish to demand more and more. As long as I'm happy, and my family is happy. I really don't care about what goes on around me in the world. If I have great friends, and beautiful girl, and a little bit of money to spend, I'm perfect. I know why I'm here, I know God is real, and so that's what is really important to me. Lasting happiness.
   So that's who I am. I really am pretty neutral on most topics. I guess you can say I'm just another face in the crowd. You're average Joe. And I guess that gives me some credibility. Not everybody wants to listen to some radical politician yell and shout about todays pressing issues. I'm a real person, and if there's something I speak my mind about, it must mean it's a real issue or concern. Because, I mean, it had to have bothered me enough to the point of speaking out on the subject. So it must really matter. That's how most regular citizens are. Rather laid back, and if something really gets to them, and they feel strongly enough about it, then they'll speak their mind. That's how you know it's actually important, when the public starts to raise their voice on every day subjects. Am I right? So I'm sitting here, skimming through my mind, thinking of different things that I actually feel strongly about.
   What is it that I have a real opinion for or against. Value based-ideals, or physical movements in society? I agree that the average citizen should have the right to carry a fire weapon (after sufficient background checks) if he feels the need to protect himself or his loved ones. I also agree that people should be able to be in partnership with whomever they choose. What is really being scrutinized by society is the definition of the word "marriage", and for that I choose to believe the scriptures. God sanctioned man to marry woman. That really is naturally understandable, but I'm not super aggressive and outspoken about that. To each his own. Let people do what they want. Border control is definitely another pressing subject in the media. I don't know enough details about it though, so I don't really have any credibility on that issue. What else.... honor code, parking, legalization of marijuana... I'm just not stubborn enough to start an uproar. But oh, there is one thing!
   I could go on for hours about this topic. This is one of the only things that really pushes my buttons! Those darn private booting companies in Provo. How many times have I been involved in those cruddy situations! And it's not just when I or someone I know has been irresponsible, and parked where we're not supposed to. It's that different apartment complexes have manipulated, and perverted certain parking schemes in order to keep a strict policy on who can park where. I have tons of different stories, not only mine, but those of my friends and family that have been mistreated. If you go onto the Provo Mayors blog, you will find it littered with different peoples' claims of mistreatment, and foul play on the part of these vultures. I will definitely have to do some researching, I will have to present myself professionally, but I really feel like this is something that needs to change in Provo. We're talking of the targeting and robbery of young college students. Give me a couple weeks, and I'll present a real thesis. I'll come up with tactful claims, and supporting reasons that will have credible facts and logic. Just wait. This is going to be good.