Must Have This: Civics

We realize that to discuss something as esoteric as civics on a blog that is almost entirely focused on commerce is perhaps to tread on ice we would otherwise wish to avoid. While we certainly think highly of ourself and those who pay us their attention -and, let us state explicitly that we value their intelligence-, we do not intend this blog to be one focused on ideas. There are many others who have said and continue to say many brilliant things, many of which we find fascinating. These things are important, first because they stimulate our brains, and second because it is important to have things to discuss at meals.

One will not, however, find those things in this blog. Our intent is to make others aware of things, places, and events that are in some way extraordinary, and deserve recognition. We are, as they say, living in a material world- we intend to enjoy it, and would like to surround ourself with others who will, as well.

All of that said, we are also of the opinion that, as this is our blog, and we are at liberty to say mostly what so ever we please, we would be remiss not to say something about civics, which we find to be absolutely essential to modern American (or, for that matter, terrestrial) life.

Living in America, we find it unfortunate that many shirk being civically active. They neglect not only the priviledge of being able to comment directly on those who make choices that supposedly directly reflect us, the masses, but they also neglect the fact that it is indeed a duty to be informed and engage in civic activity. In fact, we would go so far as to say that modern Americans are generally unconcerned with 'duty' as it relates to almost anything- to the preservation of the planet, to civic awareness, to those less fortunate than ourselves.

We pause, as to not jump up and down on the ice we are hesitant to be on in the first place. We will suffice to say- whether one's beliefs are liberal or conservative or something else entirely, we encourage everyone to actively have a belief, and moreover, to constantly evaluate it, and those representing it.

President Barack Obama's State of the Union address is tonight at 8PM CST. We will be watching, and regardless of how you feel about his first two years or the man himself, we encourage you to watch as well.