FEAR WHAT?

I am incredibly amazed at the things that occur when you decide to do something. It is probably fair to say that my amazement is more like an unfathomable look of distraught followed by a snicker directed at those who are “looking” for ways to stop someone from progressing forward. Why is it that people have a hard time telling the negative persons of society to “shut the hell up!” What is the exact product that these degraded types of individuals bring? Have they improved your relationships? Has their advice improved your income? Or have you simply continued to spiral downward toward a dark void?

Probably most of you have had some sort of experience with that. As the saying goes, “our friends can victimize us more than our enemies.” However, what does that really mean? Well, if you ever watched the news, afterwards you probably felt disturbed for hours, maybe even days. That is why I gave up watching the news and media. I just would not confront the upsets and turmoil generated by peoples nationally, let alone, internationally. Therefore, if you ignore the news, chances are that your friends and associates are where you receive most of your information about current affairs and issues. If this is the case, please “BEWARE!” Where is it that you think your friends are finding their information? Possibly it is the same network you avoided on your television. Alternatively, maybe talk radio or some other venue. 


Networks create an abundance of fear and propaganda in order to get legislation passed and to control and manipulate a population that is not taking advantage of its freedom. This is what is occurring in the United States. It is time the able citizens of this nation stop talking and start acting. We cannot be scared of government forces, or saying what we consider is true. Freedom of Speech is one of the greatest rights man has. Moreover, the freedom to express oneself to others and convey his messages through words and other arts is a priceless commodity.

The trouble is, though we may be free to speak and express ourselves, what keeps us from doing so? We fear that what we say or communicate will be used against us. We fear that if our communication is too free and uninhibited, that we may acquire new enemies in the process. What kind of an existence is this where an individual cannot stand up for what he believes in? Living in a world where a man is discouraged from sharing his religious beliefs and background in politics, sports, and business is not the type of civilization I want to take part in. Isn’t human interaction exactly what is implied, humans interacting? How long can we suppress our natural urge to express our beingness to others and expect to sincerely be happy? Obviously not too long. Look at the depths and degrees in which humanity is declining. In order for humankind to catch up to the scientific breakthroughs he has made in the material universe, he must embrace the sciences, which have codified the humanities. Until then, man’s ignorance of himself and others will breed fear, and then you have too many arbitraries left on the table to be confronted.

The truth is to look at existence for yourself. Although I am writing and expressing "my viewpoint” in this article, that does not mean that you have to believe what I am saying. It is a viewpoint based on my own observations. The data I communicate is empirical from my perspective. It is not something I made up just to write an article. I have personally experienced these things. It is okay to take information from the outlets of media and to observe what is happening nationally and across the globe. Be sure, as an active citizen in the society, to put ethics in on the media groups. Do not buy the lies or support the untruths. Discern what you see, and use the ability to differentiate to see what is good and what is bad. Do not just listen to your friends and associates about issues, find out for yourself. Relay communications accurately and be specific in how you inform others about issues. These preventative steps will help us maintain a code of trust amongst each other. Rather than operate as a merchant of fear, we can also deliver uplifting messages as well.

You have nothing to fear people. If you are attempting to maintain safety and feel that by using honesty you will bring harm to yourself, please take a second look. You bring harm to yourself by omitting to do what needs to be done. You bring harm to yourself by withdrawing your allegiance to your brothers and sisters to the freedoms and rights you currently possess. Lead a life of integrity and you will have nothing to fear. If there is anything to fear, it is to fear that you will lead an incomplete existence if you do not start doing something about it.

Alex Merricks
15th of November 2007