It doesn’t take a genius to figure out that I’m a liberal. Some people ask why, and I think this is as a good time as any to tell you why-

I’m a liberal because I don’t believe I have the right to tell anyone how to live their life.

I’m a liberal because I’m not smart enough to figure out your spirituality for you, or tell you how to go about practicing said spirituality.

I’m a liberal because I don’t believe that religion (ANY religion) should be involved in politics. Looking at you “The Family“.

I’m a liberal because I believe it is long past time for rich, old, white men to stop acting like they know what’s best for everyone else.

I’m a liberal because I believe in logic and rationality, not faith in the ‘unseen’ or a poorly translated book that supposedly has ‘all the answers’.

That being said, I try to be tolerant of those who live their lives according the patriarchal, medieval rules set down by most religions. Except when I’m not. The other day I was passing a gym and out there in front of the gym was this big sign that proclaimed: CHRISTIAN OWNED. Well, shit. Does this mean I can’t bring devil music in there? I mean that sign is a deal-breaker for me. Honestly. Not because I HATE Christians (though I do think it is one of two religions that foster hate, xenophobia, homophobia, suppressed sexual rules, and hate fueled speech and acts). I know a lot of people who assure me they are ‘saved’ and do you know why I like them? They don’t tell me about it, or preach about it, or even really talk about it with me. I don’t even mind giving my money to Christian (or Muslim or Hindu) owned businesses, but when you hang out a sign out there, it’s like saying- ‘We don’t want you agnostic crap here, lady so just move it along.’ So, you won’t be getting my money. ‘K?

Along the same lines is putting a stamp of politics on your business. I ran across this story today about a doctor who didn’t want Obama supporters. Wow, dude, way to have a thoughtful debate. Guess we all got our deal-breakers, huh?

(Note to tea party people: THE CENSUS IS AN EVIL TRICK, DO NOT FILL OUT YOUR FORM OR THE GOVERNMENT WILL TAKE YOUR PROPERTY)