#1
I’m a fan of art in its various forms. Picasso, Garfunkel, I’m a fan. Value-theory is the most interesting part of philosophy to me, and aesthetics is half of value-theory. One could call aesthetics the philosophy of art. What I don’t care for is artists who walk into my store asking for a free bed. I think your artist in residency program is interesting, but I don’t have the authority to make that call. I become more annoyed when I check out your website and you’re charging $6,000 for a rectangular piece of scrap metal that simply reads “ATHEIST.” I understand that brevity is the spirit of wit, and some of the best art is simple, but that’s just a bit lame. While I clearly disagree with their conclusions, other atheists have translated their beliefs into art that can at least be appreciated for its use of color, key signature, or metaphor. Would you pay $6000 for something that just said “THEIST?” I wouldn’t either.
#2
If a candidate in this upcoming election says he or she will make sure that police officers receive an increase in pay, I will vote for that candidate. I didn’t care much for the police as a teenager (most of us didn’t), but after developing a friendship with a few officers this past year, I’ve really come to appreciate what they do. Yeah, I know there’s some power-trippers out there, but there’s bad apples in any bunch. After hearing some of the stuff that happens in small town USA, I think may be the government should divert some funds to fatten up the paychecks of the people who guard us while we sleep.
I know that this is more of a local government issue, but I’m griping here. I just think that cops don’t get paid enough. Nor do firemen, paramedics, or teachers for that matter.
That is all for now.
Filed under: Gripes
1.) You have to make the shirt you discussed last night. And I’ll buy one if you make extras. Or I’ll even help; I do have punk rock training, y’know.
2.) I’m with ya. And I’m (a possibly naive) one who thinks if you pay police officers, firefighters, teachers, etc. more, you’ll attract more of the type who won’t abuse the power. Kinda goes against a lot of what I believe about capitalism and human nature and whatnot, but I’ve seen gifted, well-qualified people walk away from the education establishment because it just didn’t make any financial sense whatsoever (not to mention the bureaucracy and politics) to be a part of it.