The usual 4:20 celebration is going to be difficult if not impossible with all the Pumpkin Fest activities going on. That is, it will be difficult for people to celebrate, but what about the Jack-O-Lanterns? Why can’t THEY have a 4:20 celebration tomorrow? I’m encouraging people to be creative with their pumpkins. Show them “celebrating” in your own creative fashion! Ideally, try to get them done today so they can be submitted early in the morning tomorrow for a good spot right in Central Square with all the other happy Jack-O-Lanterns.
I’m bringing one that says “4:20 Every Day!” so the others could be placed around it.
4:20 Every Day! Jack-O-Lantern
4:20 Every Day! Jack-O-Lantern
I cut the words in using a cuticle remover from my manicure kit and them scooped them out more thoroughly with another tiny scoopy sort of implement from my manicure kit that I don’t know the name of. Then I scooped out more from the inside behind the letters so the skin is thin enough for light to shine through.
In the video below I explain my motives for not going along quietly with a simple citation and paying the fine. Statism is a religion that I simply do not have faith in and those of us who feel that way need to come out of the closet and stop pretending that we do in order to fit in and avoid conflict.
I was recently accused of hiding behind my principles. The implication was that I was making a poor decision pragmatically speaking in order to adhere to some lofty and impractical principle. But principles are pragmatic. At least they ought to be. Otherwise what good are they? If your goals are noble, what better way to determine principles than based on whether they help you achieve your goals?
We often confuse expediency with pragmatism. You can make a choice that provides immediate return and seems the pragmatic choice only to pay a higher price later. A person who commits a crime is getting some immediate reward but has an ever-increasing risk of being caught each time. He’s gambling. He’s also shitting where he eats by destroying the sense of trust in his community. Lying is similar. When you get caught in a lie, which is likely just a matter of time depending on how often you attempt it, you seriously undermine your reputation. Worse yet, if you lie now expecting some immediate gain from it, even if you correct yourself in the future, anything you say thereafter will be circumspect. Even when you get away with it, every lie you tell for some immediate benefit undermines your veracity because you know you’re a liar. Conversely, knowing in your heart that you are consistently honest and sincere shows through in the power of your convictions. It’s a rare talent to be able to lie convincingly.
I’ve heard said that cats are the original anarchists. I know all animals are essentially anarchist but for cats it’s a passion; not just a lack of comprehension of the human fabrication of statism. Anarkitty is inspired by my roommate’s cat. She’s lived with us for a couple months now and she’s already inspired some more ideas for Anarkitty comics.
I know this is futile, but I’m going to ask people not to analyze for some deep political analogy. IT’S NOT THERE! Really.
