Knowledge is Power

This is true.  We've heard it many times, knowledge is power.  The more you know, the better decisions you can make.  But, why am I posting about this?  Over the years, I've tried to inform myself about different things.  What do we need to eat to be as healthy as possible?  What is our current treatment to animals doing to us humans?  How can I be independent and free to live my life without a 9-5 job?  How can I be sure that my faith is also fact?  And so on, and so forth.

The main inquiry I've made though has been about our government.  In other words, I've explored the world of conspiracy theories.  My point here is not that I'm "one of them."  Rather, I'm a citizen of the United States who is questioning the authority of my government.  I don't think this is silly, strange, etc.  I feel that everyone should question what they hear, see and read no matter what the source until they can prove to themselves, through multiple sources, beyond a shadow of a doubt, that the story is true.

Take for example the most recent claims by the U.S. Government - the killing of Osama Bin Laden.  I don't often feel that I listen/watch mainstream media much and yet I feel there are many different and conflicting claims about the circumstances surrounding this event.  So what's the truth?  One of my main problems with the entire story is, that it lacks any real proof.  They won't release the photo - although that probably still wouldn't completely convince me.  I also see a hole in the DNA testing - where did they get the DNA to compare to the man they say was killed?

I'm not by any means trying to convince you to believe that the U.S. Government made up the whole story.  What I'd really like is for you to investigate this, as well as everything else you come across.

For me, this includes what you are told to eat, or rather what your told is SAFE for you to eat (and anything else you could possibly question).  My wish is that you will not unknowingly take bad advice simply because you didn't double and triple check the information as well as find out who it is that's giving you the information and what their motivation is - what they have to gain from giving you this information.

This includes this post.  Don't trust me.  After all, I know very little.  What is my motivation for writing this crazy article?  I'd like to live in a more informed world.  That's it.  That's, at least as far as I know, my only ulterior motive today.  Check back tomorrow though because it might change. Well, hey, it really could - happens all the time.

In the mean time, inform yourself in anyway you know how. Search the internet, watch C-Span, log on to BBC news - I really don't care.  If you think it's at least somewhat reliable information, absorb it, then find other sources that repeat the same story until you are thoroughly convinced.  (Don't close your mind to the other possibilities though if conflicting information arises.)  My point is to always be questioning and critical about the information you receive.  This can be true of loved ones too, you just may not want to let them know that, especially those who'd be hurt by it.

I think that's plenty of my opinion on things, now go create your own, and don't ever let anyone tell you it's wrong.  It's an "opinion"!

Have a Passion for Knowledge!
Brandi