Comments on: Setting Things Straight

By: ITS ENOUGH

ITS ENOUGH — Tue, 04 Mar 2008 06:32:59 +0000

its gross to see two people all over each other at school you can hold hands and stuff but it needs to stop if i see or hear of it much more ill have to let someone know and there will be hell to pay. I think you know what i mean.

By: Lauren

Lauren — Sat, 22 Dec 2007 01:17:55 +0000

Haha you don’t have now that you are 16. Just take me as an example I waited 4 months to go on one date and I’m not sure if I will again soon. Big Al makes a good point though, why would you want to date if you can’t even drive yet?!

As for the swearing, it bugs me when people freak out..Get used to it you are in high school! High school is a pain in the ass…yep that is right I said it…haha but ya, public high school is an adventure.

By: Big Al

Big Al — Fri, 21 Dec 2007 17:16:24 +0000

So the big question is: why would anyone date if they’re not even old enough to drive a car yet?

Forget the whole church thing, dating before you’re 16 is just stupid regardless. And a lot of people probably shouldn’t even date before they’re 18.

By: joncolton

joncolton — Fri, 21 Dec 2007 08:06:17 +0000

Dan, I don’t think a ridealong in Hurrican’t counts. You’d see more action in Hayward in the lobby of the police station.

By: katy

katy — Fri, 21 Dec 2007 05:23:57 +0000

happy birthday, dan!

wow. if this is what you are worried about these days, then congratulations! you should feel very lucky to live in a community like you do. the teenage girls I teach at church go to a public school in a big city and face problems like drugs, violence and gangs every day, nevermind the swearing stuff. it is difficult to stand up for what you believe in this place, especially when it comes to dating. you are in shangrila (or however you spell that).

remember, the church leaders set limits for your benefit, and like Jon said, you’ll have enough to worry about soon enough. So, just enjoy being a kid while it lasts!

By: Dan

Dan — Fri, 21 Dec 2007 03:56:15 +0000

@Steel: Again, a very golden comment.

@Jon: I’ve actually already been on a ride-along with Forrest a few weeks ago. He had to get special permission, and it required my mom’s signature, but I was able to do it. It was pretty awesome.

By: Steel Froggy

Steel Froggy — Fri, 21 Dec 2007 03:42:01 +0000

hell.

By: joncolton

joncolton — Thu, 20 Dec 2007 11:29:13 +0000

I almost forgot, now that you are 16 you can go on a “ride along”. Buckle up boy wonder!

By: joncolton

joncolton — Thu, 20 Dec 2007 09:25:11 +0000

Happy Birthday Dan!

You are now old enough to drive and date. And if you lived in Germany you’d be old enough to drink hard liquor, buy porn, and go to college. But, you’re not in Germany so enjoy your new freedoms (responsibilities), and don’t be in a hurry to grow up - you’ll be an adult paying bills and worrying about the rent and the cost of health care in no time. So, you may as well enjoy your teenage years. Don’t sweat the small stuff, and remember - it’s all small stuff.

By: Dan

Dan — Wed, 19 Dec 2007 19:30:01 +0000

’tis fine. I appreciate the comments. Additionally, I am also well aware of that particular quote, and I am quite fond of it as well. Personally, it’s not that I discourage organized religion - I think it’s good that you keep whatever faith or spirituality makes you most comfortable - rather, I simply prefer freeform spirituality.