IT AIN'T WORTH SHIT
Character. What does it count for? What does saying “no” get you? What does standing up for your principles get you? What does defending your values get you? What does being a person full of character get you? There is but one who cares. In the deepest recesses of our heart, we may know in reality there is but one that matters. Unfortunately, for those mighty, but tired strugglers out there, that is just not quite enough. How do I answer my son? How do I encourage the inconsolable? How do I salve deep wounds? How do I honor the dishonored? How do I reconcile injustice? How do I continue to regurgitate the old “your reward is in heaven” line? How do I continue to withhold my complete disdain for parents, teachers, and coaches who do not enforce or reward value, virtue, and character? I am so angry at an entire world that continuously downplays …the virtue of virtue, …the value of value …the character of character …the righteousness of righteousness Politicians prove to me everyday, character doesn’t matter. Religious leaders prove to me everyday, spirit doesn’t matter. Society proves to me everyday, standards don’t matter. Educators prove to me everyday, integrity doesn’t matter. Parents prove to me everyday, limits don’t matter. Don’t do it. Really. Why Not? Answer me! Really, WHY NOT?!?! Truly, everyone really DOES do it? Why not? In a world full of demands for reward… …work …movies …music …charity What is the worth of the reward for character? …for nobility? …for chivalry? …for morality? …for Christianity? Not what is the reward itself, but rather, what is it worth? Unfortunately, it ain’t worth shit. | 
