Blue Snake, the second of the books in my “At Your Own Risk Series,” is available (on Kindle for now, and on the Nook reader soon). I have received a couple negative emails about Gay Jesus, the first in the series, which was published last week, and as expected they were from people who had not read it. I would love to hear from those who have actually read those essays.
Blue Snake is even more likely to upset some people, but this is not my intent. I feel there are good reasons to get these ideas out there. I really do think patriotism is a sickness, for example, so why wouldn’t I speak out? In the sixth essay of Blue Snake, titled, “I Have No Duty to My Country” I have this to say:
“I am not an American politically. I honestly don’t know how anyone can worship flags—this is a root of war and of death and injustice. And why would I feel an automatic commonality of identity or purpose with another person simply because somewhere on a map in the mists of history a line was drawn which today encircles us both?”
Yes, that will offend some readers, but then I find it offensive when people claim that myself or others owe them something in order to be free and have our rights respected (an obligation to a “country” logically is just an obligation to some particular people, so when people say you have a duty to their country, they generally mean to them–whether they know it or not). Here is a list of the essays in the book:
1. The Blue Snake – My “serpentine mother” rules the world, and after reading my “proof” see if you can offer better evidence for your own gods.
2. The Monsters Among Us – Even the most loving people you know are capable of monstrous acts.
3. How to Quit Your Job – One of my few areas of expertise.
4. Why Do They Hate Us? – Here is a story and » Read more: Blue Snake is Published!
