I will not lie. I dislike my state--and that is putting it lightly. I live in Kansas.
And when I thought I could not get any more disappointed with the politicians in my state, it was as if Republicans brought that "Challenge Accepted" meme into reality.
Once upon a time, I sat at my desk, reading news articles about political moves in my state legislature. One day, I stumbled upon an article about a bill that had passed the the Senate--a Republican-sponsored bill, of course--and was on its way to the House.
This bill would impose a 6.3 percent tax on abortion procedures, among other things.
It was at that point that I remembered thinking in the past that it couldn't be possible for me to be more disappointed in the politicians of my state. And then I realized that the Republicans had said "Challenge Accepted" to my thoughts.
Now normally I just grit my teeth, tell myself I'm not voting for them come next elections, and move on with my life. But this particular incident has sparked a flame comparable to those of the Hell I'm told that I'll go to for just about anything I do or think.
I have but one word for these Republicans: HYPOCRITES.
Oh look at me, I'm Republican. I don't like that Planned Parenthood makes money off of "killing babies." I degrade them all the time for that. Why? BECAUSE I'M JEALOUS. I WANNA MAKE MONEY OFF ABORTION TOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO.
And that is what they want to do indeed. I mean, who gets money from tax dollars? Politicians. How else would they get paid? Apparently they have so little money and so few morals, that they now don't see a problem with making money off of what they constantly call "murder."
Oh, but they're the "morally superior" ones. I can't wait for them to justify making money off of abortion when PP isn't allowed to do it--as according to them, I mean. I really can't wait for the explanation.
Excuse: "We have no money." Me: "But you think abortion is murder, and you think it's wrong to profit off of murder, yet suddenly when it comes to the state making money, you have no qualms about making a profit off of murder."
Excuse: "We'll use this money for pre-natal care and supporting women, children and families." Me: "Be right back. I'm going to go ice skating in Hell for a while."
Excuse: "Everything else is taxed. Why not tax abortion?" Me: "Yes, please tell me about how the churches are taxed."
Excuse: "We still have no money." Me: "So, when a woman can't afford an abortion and gives birth to her child, where are you going to get the money to pay for that child's education, food, etc.--assuming you actually, you know, care (which you don't). Did I mention that I was going ice-skating in Hell?"
Me: "So, how about that not increasing taxes plan? How's that workin'?"
I can't even think right now. I just... No. Just no.