I Love All Of God's Creatures.

At somepoint in my life I've given people various incorrect ideas as to my opinions of people.
If you are a man, you are inclined to think I hate all men.
If you are a woman, you are inclined to think I hate all women.
This pattern goes on and on with everyone from different races, creed, religions and even heights. So to derail this train of thought, I will say I do not actually hate any specific group.
I do not hate men. I love men, if I did not, I would probabaly become a lesbian. Do I like the way women have been treated by them, NO. However, I do not hold todays men accountable for the actions of previous generations.

I do not hate women. I do however, expect more from them, generally speaking. Our job may have a tendency to suck, but its ours. We cannot just lie down and take whatever comes our way. I will admit, one of my biggest pet peeves is to see a woman chase after or fight over a man. Men are not trophies we should compete for. I've never understood why a woman would physically fight for a man. Does your ability to kick another womans ass really make your more appealling to that man? Or is it divide and conquer that suits his fancy?

I do not hate people of other sexual orientations. I could care less. I've said on more than one occassion if I could figure out the whole Lesbian thing, I'd switch in a heartbeat! (crossing my fingers!!!)

I do not hate any other race. I do not believe one race is superior to another. I've never been able to understand why this is an issue. I do believe in order for the world to overcome racism we will have to give in. By this I mean, no more segregating practices. No more "inquiries" for job applications, no more affirmative actions, and no more "mark your race" columns on anytype of government paperwork.
I believe everyone should be welcome in this country. HOWEVER, with the issues our country has developed, I do believe they should be accounted for. If those of us here legally have to pay taxes, then so do the newly Americanized.

I do not believe Americans are better than another country. I believe it is better for me. I feel that no matter where you live, you should have an allegiance to that country. As long as its not misguided.

Now we get to the biggest one, Army Wives. This is the one most people assume I have the most hatred towards. I DO NOT HATE ARMY WIVES. Just the opposite.
If I didn't care, I would be indifferent. I've been doing this a while, I've seen numerous Army wives come and go. Unfortunately, its not always a good situation.
I've seen some make it through without a scratch, and I've seen some fall under extreme circumstances.
I've watched wives do everything from have breakdowns to ultimately committing suicide. I've watched as wives become addicted to drugs/alcohol to the moment they are murdered by a significant other. Watching things like this have a tendency to harden a person. I am a firm believer in potential.
Army wives have the potential to be so much, so when I see one spiraling down I get irritated, frustrated and most of all scared.

So to quote my favorite line: I love all of God's creatures. I just like some of them better stuffed.-Hope Floats