Comon Kids! If they can't do the work, it's up to us...

Sometimes I get fed up with the elected poloticians, after all, I didn't vote for 'em. Here's a poster I made about it...

Maybe adults arn't always the smartest voters, after all most of 'em aren't in school studyin' Civics like we are. I think teens should have a bigger part in election processes, print out my poster or make your own and take it with you on election date. Maybe ya can't vote, but then again, maybe you can convince others to vote your way.

Erik, the Patriot

On this historic morning, well in my own version of history, March 10th, 2009, I, Erik Slack, have added my signature to those of the founding fathers upon the Declaration of Independence. I didn't go Gates and steal it or anything, but I assure you that my name rests there. See look here, my proof is made manifest...

compliments of http://www.archives.gov/

Politikal, Radical, Mechanikal

I wrote this speech for Civics class, I think it's pretty good, check it out!

I have heard many views on the war in Iraq, many of which are founded on so-called fact. Although I believe the facts must be carefully examined if one is to make a conclusion about the ethics involved with occupying Iraq with American forces, I also believe that the lenses of logic being used to examine the situation are much too intense for looking at this particular situation. I believe that the overuse of logic in analyzing this war in Iraq is blurring the truth and clouding the judgment of the American people. What has happened and is still happening to those poor souls, our brethren who are citizens of middle-eastern countries but still our brothers, is undeniable, unforgivable, and among the most unjust of tyrannies—this was especially the case in Iraq. It was the case, that is, until American forces stepped onto Iraqi soil and fought for a people abused and oppressed by its own government which was ruled by terrorists. If it were not for the bravery of these American messiahs, the tortures, murders, and other crimes of that government would still hold absolute power over those unfortunate people in Iraq and terrorists would still have a safe-house in that nation's borders. These same terrorists launched an attack on the United States that temporarily crippled the Pentagon and decimated the World Trade Center in three horrendous strikes. I believe that there have been several more attacks attempted on US soil that have been halted by the precautions and protections of our armed services, including those on foreign soil. The best place to stop an attack is on the ground, away from the metropolises of this great nation. That is why I believe that it is a wise move to redistribute the American forces from Iraq into Afghanistan to apprehend the terrorist cells located there. The President and armed forces have my pledge of loyalty and support. These people defend my freedom, I will sustain them, won't you?

So what do ya think?

It's so nice to have you back where you belong, Erik.

I've been gone for two weeks visiting family in Colorado, but now I'm home and I miss it. I miss the weather, the mountains, the good feelings, and most of all the people I left there. It's much dryer in Denver, I feel like I'm choking on the air here...

I received a warm reception from a sentimental seminary class this morning. Haha, thanks guys, it was fun! And yet, here I am, sitting at this dumb computer where I have so stupidly put half of my life's work into. It's not a great computer, it's just that I rely on it for school, the online youth group which I spend so much time one, and my blog which takes a while to write. Not to mention I enjoy a video game from time to time. Now I realize I hate it. I don't want to be chained to my computer for life; I consider this a lesson learned that will be invaluable in the future.

I'm so happy to be reunited with my family here. You should have seen my dog, she was leaping 10 ft. in the air when I walked in! She's such a darling. Well, it's back to the grind for me...