Other Topics, and Off Topic-- Again

 I think my next Lego project will be based on the artwork of Roger Dean. He did most of the album covers for the band Yes. I always have liked his work and his top-heavy islands. That will be after I get past this first display.

Max's mother said he could buy her current car with whatever proceeds he gets from selling his own. It is fine with me and gets rid of my only headache. I will stay out of it.

I went for a bike ride Saturday and then worked on the project late into the evening. I built this nice little square building, but much of the detail gets hidden by being packed next to the castle. I am a little nervous about the upcoming show, but I think my display will go over okay. It is unique and has a lot going on.

Storms rolled through on Wednesday evening. The power at the condo went out about 6:30pm. It was still off Thursday morning with no estimate of when it will be restored. It is hard stacking Legos by flashlight. By noon Thursday, the power was back. This time I didn't lose anything from my freezers.

I watched a documentary on Woodstock 99 last night. The Frye concert was a shit show that did not happen. Woodstock 99 was a shit show that did. Given the line-up (one I would have greatly liked to have seen at the time) and the conditions, I am amazed the promoters did not expect what happened. I think the way Coachella is designed is a direct result of lessons learned at Woodstock 99.

Some would say we are breeding what makes a man out of the younger generations. I think there is some truth to that. I do not think testosterone-fueled violence should be allowed unchecked. Things are definitely changing for the good and the worse. It lends itself to a good debate. Debating is not something most people do these days. They cannot see beyond their own beliefs and look at the other side of the argument. Debates are not about agreeing with the opposite view but realizing that issues are not black and white.  

I have my beliefs, but I am constantly checking them against the opinions of others and new facts. Sometimes what seems right can lead to other issues that must be addressed. I think this way because I have no personal problems and can overthink. I am not consumed by just surviving.

I am going to use a sticky subject as an example. I think women should have the right to an abortion. I also think there should be a reasonable limit to how long into a pregnancy an abortion can be performed. I believe abortion access and information should be readily available so women can choose in that limited time. 

On the other side, though, I wonder why so many abortions are for different reasons than rape, incest, or being a risk to the mother. Abortion should not be considered a form of both control, and there should be better access to birth control to prevent this. I do not believe others should be able to force their religious beliefs on others. I do think that in this country, you have the right to your own religious beliefs.

I could go on. Father and mother have different inherent and law-enforced obligations to a child. A woman (in some states at this time) can decide to have an abortion without the father's consent if she feels it would be detrimental to her future-- financially, socially, whatever. The father does not have a say in the matter. The mistake can be equally laid on both parties. Still, suppose the woman decides to have the baby. In that case, the father is expected to financially support the child to adulthood until they turn 18, regardless if it affects him economically or socially.

A woman should have control over her own body. With this right, does that give them more responsibility? The rabbit hole goes on and on. It is a debate. Some questions are not easily answered, and few look past the initial right to life, right to choice issue.

These are just my thoughts. Everyone can have their own opinion in this country-- at least today. I hope your opinion does not stop at the first question but goes deeper in all cases.