Introduction

I am unreasonably proud of myself for taking this first step. I finally decided to seriously blog because of my concerns over the way America seems to be usurping its citizens' rights. There aren't enough voices out there, and at this rate any of us could disappear if the Pentagon decides we are "unlawful enemy combatants." I know that makes me sound like I should be wearing a foil cap, but I feel that we really need to stand up and speak out against these human rights violations before we're carted away. When a country that bills itself as the most advanced in the world approves of torture and strips detainees of habeas corpus rights, something is very wrong.

We need to pay attention. We need to get angry and speak out. If one of us disappears, we need to chase after him or her, ensure their safety, fight for them. Only through solidarity can we protect each other.

I'm not the most eloquent writer and I will admit right now that I can't always articulate my views as well as I'd like to. But please, stay with me. It might be naive but I still want to believe that together we can make a difference.