This Is Me Now!

 

Essay 21 (2025)

This Is Me Now!

It has come to my attention that despite following/friending me on social media for years, some people are shocked or disturbed by my views and beliefs. So, for the first time in years, here we go. Sadly (sort of?), a lot of these people have abandoned me. You know that this has crushed my heart. Or has it? Good riddance to MAGAt rubbish.

- Taxes should be at the pre-1980 rates. Hell, I'd be happy as a pig in shit if they were at the Eisenhower levels.

- Pass a version of the ERA (Equal Rights Amendment) guaranteeing equal rights for all people in America. No matter the sex, gender, religion, race, sexuality, or citizenship.

- As long as the fetus hasn't reached viability, I am pro-choice. Period.

- All people are entitled to a living wage that is adjusted regularly upwards.

- Universal Healthcare (Medical/Optical/Dental/Psychiatric care)  is a human right.

- Clean water and air are a human right.

- We must end the use of fossil fuels and turn to green energy.

- Voting must be made as easy and universal as possible.

- ALL MONEY (Donations/Gifts/Stock Trading/Lobbyists) must be removed from the government.

- I believe in an absolute freedom of speech.

- I believe in the right to bear arms. I also believe there has to be mandatory licensing, training, and insurance.

- No retired person should pay taxes on retirement income, including Social Security.

- Nobody on disability should have to pay taxes.

- The environment must be protected and encouraged to flourish.

- We must do everything we can to abrogate climate change.

- There must be a Federal mandate of at least six months of paid maternity/paternity leave for all parents.

- Any undocumented person entering this country has the right to an asylum hearing. Or a hearing for other dispensations. No camps, no roundups, and no warrantless activities by masked, unidentified ICE Agents.

- Housing, food, and water are a human right.

I'm sure there are more, but I can't think of them at the moment. I suppose these will stand for all of the others.

- Josh (09-20-2025)