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I truly do understand that, and I do have patience and I am quite polite, though I was trying to get across that many forsake the idea of individualism. Though I guess denying the ideas of the other two being virtues was a bit rash. Trying to avoid looking like I am making up an excuse, I guess I was looking for something to put into the writing at the time. Thank you very much for the feedback.

"Election Song" by Johnny Hobo and the Freight Trains

"Individuality is a Virtue" by Jacob Miller-alderman A man scolded me For I lacked patience “Patience is a virtue” he said I declined such thoughts I walk to a beat of my own A woman scolded me For I lacked courtesy “Politeness is a virtue” she said I declined such arrogance I only bow to my audience Others have scolded me For I lacked Charity “Righteousness is a Virtue” I declined to such “obligation” I give only to the workers I scolded me Brethren Cause the shared indifference “Individuality is the only true virtue” I said They declined such opportunity I walk alone on my path -------------------------------- "Morality is Choice" by Jacob Miller-alderman A man once told me about morality He said “morality is appearance” That to be, is to be seen That man is measure by his comrades His world is not his own, but that of his peers. Another man objected to this He said “morality is action” Not to be judged, but to be done It is a standard set to be followed And has no room to be swayed It is done, not used A third man sat quietly He whispered “Morality is Chosen” To be set to your own interest It is Subjective, not to people, But instead to one’s self To avoid being held back By of the close minded He went on to say more No man is entitled to make truth But to use truth for his decision The only thing not to be swayed is man Man carries his own future And no man shall carry it for him

"Endless Armageddon" by Toxic Holocaust Very loudly to ignore the people in the other room...

Thats why I like listening to underground music, a lot more variety "Fire Away" by by Bad Influence

As the title says... "Ex-Teenage Rebel" by Subhumans

Thanks Adam, it must have been hard growing up in an area like that. When I found Objectivism for the first time, it opened my eyes so much, and I realized just how much potential there was in the world. I had always had a dislike for collective type of ideology, but because of objectivism, I found the words I have always been looking for. I even had used it to make a great anology today lol

I live in Minnesota and it sucks for the most part. There are a lot of marxists here, in fact last year I had a pro-communist teacher. My name is hyphenated, because my mother was divorced and got married. I didn't want to get rid of my last name at the time so we just added to it. I would love to start a philosophy club, but the reason m,y school doesn't have a philosophy class is because people kept failing it when they did. I will definitely try, but I don't suggest a big turn out. Though I guess nothing is gained if nothing is worked for. I am very thankful for all the welcomes, they always make me feel less awwkard about joining new forums. Oh, and I would like to say if I dissappear after a while, it is because the cable guy takes forever to get to my house...I haven't had internet in my house for about a week haha.

My brother had read "Anthem" and he loved the book, so he started to look up other things by Ayn Rand, and basically pulled me into it with him, and I have been hooked ever since. Though it is hard to find copies Ayn Rand's non-fiction books, but I am currently reading "Atlas Shrugged" and so far I am really enjoying it.

Hello, there my name is Jacob Alderman, I'm kind of new to the whole Objectivist thing, and I thought that this was a good place to try and find out more about it. I'm 16 years of age, but I usually study things like Philosophy, sociology, and musical history in my free time (though my school doesn't have a class for philosophy unfortunately). Hopefully I will have a splendid time here, and be able to learn more about this great philosophy.