Yesterday, I had an interesting discussion with an acquaintance...

I was at a restaurant/bar that I visit often. He was a waiter that saw me writing quite often, and was wondering whether I was some form of a reporter. His issue was that some foreign reporters (often Western) would make use of people, make them say things that fit his/her political ideals/propaganda, and use it to pursue his/ her own agenda. For some reason, it got into his head that my writing hobby/habbit has to do with those people...

First, I try as much as I can not to be political. I did and probably would still do before I die get involved in potlitics, as I have values to defend, and would do anything I peacefully can to give my ideas (and those who defend the same ideals) a chance. However, I am extremely careful not to let emotions define my opinions. Many times, I am asked about an event or an emotion, and my response is that it is too fresh to comprehend. Ideals are build over time, in a calm and deep analysis of the history, present and perception of future...

Second, even though sometimes I write my opinions, I mostly write my feelings. I have no pretense to hold a greater truth. I only hold my emotions, and sometimes and analysis of my past emotions and thoughts in a cold headed inspiration into what I would like to see happening.

So, be fearless, my friend. The worst that could happen is for one of my poetic ideas to become the lyrics of a bad song...

6/5/2006 10:09:17 PM UTC