Front Porch Fighter: I guess I will have to turn myself in.

Friday, August 7, 2009

I guess I will have to turn myself in.

From the White House Web Page Briefing Room Blog,

"If you get an email or see something on the web about health insurance reform that seems fishy, send it to flag@whitehouse.gov ."

I guess this way they can keep track of who is naughty and who is nice.

Since I recently posted a blog that was somewhat critical of the healthcare plans, I suppose I should turn myself in. Or maybe I should get my kids to do it. Since we are going to start turning people in for criticizing the government, lets just do it up right.

1 comment:

J.D. said...: It's like the movie "Equilibrium" except with emotions.; August 7, 2009 at 10:08 PM

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What's in a Name?

Since a few have asked, "Why the name, 'Front Porch Fighter' ?", I will take a stab at answering it.

In times past, the predominant feature of most houses was the front porch. It was right out there in front and it used to be a gathering place for people from the neighborhood. Friends could come over and hang out, lovers could swing on the porch swing and moms would entertain with lemonade. The front porch was a place to get to know others and it signified a willingness and a desire to be in community.

The predominant feature on many homes built today is the garage. The garage is a place where you can pull your car in without anyone else having to talk to you or interrupt your schedule as you retreat into your private sanctuary. To me, the garage in front signifies a desire to live my own life and a kind of disconnect from the rest of the world.

While I appreciate some privacy and sanctuary, I feel that all too often, we are disconnected from the rest of the world and have lost a sense of community, which the home styles reflect. So, I am an advocate of the front porch....at least metaphorically speaking.

Hence, the name Front Porch Fighter.