Tips for Teens, the Kind You Don’t Find in Magazines: You Only Get What You Give

It is clear the Clean Cut Kid is one Upset Frustrated Child after reading his most recent post.

What is not readily apparent is what specifically he is mad, frustrated and/or anxious about. But after reading through his post a couple of times, this is what I have discerned.

• The offerings from his blog come from his mind, heart, body and soul and have not been or are not for sale.
• He has been threatened for expressing his observations on the actions of those with whom he doesn’t agree.
• He is not happy with the way many things are going at the local, state, and national levels.
• His postings are not part of never-ending campaign from the 2004 election. Instead his positions ought to be considered political activism.
• He is committed to continue his voice his concerns about the people and actions he doesn’t agree.

Well, lots of unhappiness and dissatisfaction from that corner. I may be juggling with a machete, chainsaw, and hatchet, yet I feel the need to respond with my own observations and offer some unsolicited advice.

• I am happy to hear that CCK’s views are his own and he is not part of a cabal of paid political smear-masters who are part of a larger conspiracy to malign elected officials who enjoyed the support of a majority of the citizens who voted in the last election. (I have never believed there is a conspiracy anyway.)
• That one is threatened for expressing one’s views is reprehensible and can not be condoned.
• Suggestion: Threats should be reported to the proper authorities and brought out into the bright sunshine. Turn over the anonymous threats to PP at SDWC – it appears he can reveal the identity of just about anyone.
• Suggestion: Continue to focus on the IDEAS you disagree with and resist the pejorative labels of individuals. There is a difference, a significant one.
• More discussion on possible solutions and less ranting about what wrong.
• Political activism is a virtue as long as the focus is on today instead of yesterday or tomorrow.
• Continue to speak out with respect to those with you disagree – “You only get what you give (see above.)”
• You look better when you smile and the best when you are laughing.