Seriously? Is there a big [RANCID] stamp on my forehead. Maybe I should because maybe it's right in front of my face, but I cant seem to see it.

What is 17? What about who I am? What about my sense of humor and maturity and intelligence? What about the fact that my heart breaks for other peoples' misery and I adore children and dont hurt animals? I make donations to church and various charities. I reach out to a person in need.

I have a job. I go to school. I strive to make better choices. I dont steal. I have morals. I care about my friends and my family. I even care about people I dont know.

I have a heart. A head. Feet. Eyes.

It's my world. I have full use of every limb and an IQ above 70. That means my life is still mine to live.

Is all this voided out by the fact that I am still considered a minor? Im still a person, arent I? No less than anyone else.

So maybe my hormones are still flying all over the place and my emotions are slightly unstable, but that makes for me. I dont get it.

What about me makes me dangerous to be near? Im not poisonous. I dont eat kittens for lunch and I wont lead you into a life of evil. I will not corrupt you. I will not murder you.

Give me a better reason than that I dont know any better. I know well enough what's best for me.

It's just a number. Not the sign of the devil.

2003-05-28 - 8:29 p.m.
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