final word

Why am I straight-edge?

Because fuck you, that's why.

I am sick of people who want me to explain straight-edge. That's about as productive as trying to explain what getting drunk is all about. It's not all about anything.

I'm not going to say, "Get drunk, get high, do your thing, I don't care." I think getting fucked up is retarded. OF COURSE. That's why I don't do it. The same way I think sticking your dick in a blender is retarded. But if dicks in blenders started becoming popular, it's not like there's anything I could do about it. On a side note, if it was suddenly "normal" to liquefy your own dick do you think you'd ask me why I choose not to?

I detest stupidity. So, an act that can be viewed as an excuse for acting like a fucking idiot? Doesn't sit well with me.

MY REASONS for being straight-edge are different from everyone else's reasons. No matter what you say, it isn't fair to make an assumption about somebody based on the fact that they identify with "straight-edge". It doesn't really serve you very well to assume anything about anyone, ever.

Finally, I'm sick of straight-edge people trying to defend or explain themselves to people who "don't get it". If they ask, fine. If they're being dicks, fuck them, it's not about their "understanding", it's about your choices. I see videos on YouTube and entire sites devoted to "Why I Chose To Be Straight-Edge" because apparently they feel like everyone is judging their decisions. I don't see web pages about "Why I Am An Astronaut" or
"Why My Friends And I Started A Band" even though there are tons of people who look at spacemen and musicians with disdain. The reply to their contempt is simple.

"Well then fuck you." And carry on.

In summation, never ask me about straight-edge ever again. Thank you.