Agonotheta

Michael Moore

October 19, 2004

Guess what I'm going to be doing at noon tomorrow? I'm seeing Michael Moore at UVSC.

I'm really excited.

First of all, he's a great speaker. He's entertaining. He's informative. He's motivating. I understand he has some very strong opinions. I understand that many consider him a liar. But I consider him to be equivalent to Sean Hannity and Rush Limbaugh They all take the facts and "spin" them to support their opinions and agendas.

I believe it is up to each individual to then do research, verify the facts, evaluate one's morals and beliefs and then decide which side you feel more comfortable with.

I tend to gravitate more toward the "left" or liberal side. I feel that things like abortion and homosexuality are each individual's rights as defined by the Constitution. I don't necessarily agree with them, in fact, maybe I should say outright that I don't agree with them. But I also don't agree that in our country, which was started on the foundation of being free for all to lead the life of their choice, we shouldn't create legislation based on morals and beliefs.

Second of all, I love to "rock the boat." His speech is going to be in one of the most conservative cities in the country. There will no doubt be several hundred protesters yelling and jeering the attendees. Because I have grown up in the minority here in Utah, I love to see the ruckus that is caused by breaking out from the norm. People here, tend to get vehemently angry when anyone questions the system. I have my theories on why this is so, but that is another post that I don't know if I'll ever write.

Third, I'm going because I know (okay maybe not know, but feel) that Michael Moore will never again return to Utah to speak. For this reason alone, I wanted to make sure I am going.

I'll let you all know what I think later.

Here's a link to the live internet feed if you'd like to catch it. It starts at noon, don't be late!

Also, here's an intersting article justifying Micheal Moore coming to speak.