Discrimination

The definition of discrimination is unfair treatment of a person or group on the basis of prejudice. The word comes from the latin word "discriminare" which means to distinguish between. Discrimination and prejudice are two words that are used one in the same. Prejudice is a pre-judgment of a person(s) or group(s) for the way they act, look, or even for what they are involved with. Disparate treatment with discrimination would involve setting a condition or a requirement that would allow a smaller proportion of those that have the attribute to be able to comply, without reasonable justification.

Do you see where I am going with this? There are ski resorts out there that do not allow snowboarding. How is it that this is not discrimination? It seems to me that one group of individuals has a prejudice against another and acts upon this prejudice. This may be bold words but I feel it is an issue that needs to be addressed. Think about it. Not too long ago there were public schools and public facilities that did not allow people of any color on the premisces. You are probably saying to yourself right now, "what?? No way that ever happened!!" Well, yes it did, and now, the same thing is happening on our ski resorts.

What is it about the snowboarding community that has these resorts banning them from entering their property? The last time I checked, snowboarding was an olympic sport. Which means that the entire world recognizes it as a respectable sport, except for these resorts that do not allow them on the property. Is there some sort of stereotype given to snowboarders that make each one a pot smoking rift raft that does nothing but cause trouble everywhere they go? If anything, allowing ALL snow sports at a ski resort would only bring in more money. That is what these rich uppity a**holes are looking for right? More money.

Some resorts of note that do not allow snowboarding are Taos, New Mexico, Deer Valley, Utah, and Alta in Utah. These are a few of the resorts that we snowboarders cannot go to when we want to ride. I took it upon myself to call one of these resorts, Taos, and ask them why they do not allow snowboarding. The response given to me was that it was just company policy. When asked if they felt that this was discriminatory the response was again, just company policy.

This is getting a bit long so I'll be quick about my feelings on this. Whatever it is that makes thee uppity a**holes think that their Sh*t don't stink, think again. I am sending out a message to all you stuck up, persnickety, selfish, discriminating jerks (to put it lightly) that snowboarding is a respectable sport and we will not set back and be discriminated against. Most boarders are a hundred times more talented than you rich, snobby people and none of us are prejudice against doing something you love. We don't discriminate against you so don't do it to us. The ONLY resort that was ever made that did not allow skiiers, Green Valley in California, was burnt down. Probably by you idiots. Take heed you discriminating skiers, one day, it will be our turn.

This video says it all.


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Pure Powder

Serfaus. BC, originally uploaded by -kar-.

Wish I was there.

'Eat Ham' Turkey

'Eat Ham' Turkey, originally uploaded by shadowed_by_night.

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Let's Take a Walk Through My Head

I was just sitting here at work thinking about how it is that I came to be where I am today and where I would like to be. My job is OK I guess. I get paid decent and really, the job is easy. The only problem is that I started this job right out of high school and only did it for the money. I also waited 9 years to go to college.

In no way shape or form did I ever imagine myself where I am today. I never thought that I would be living in the city I live in, I never thought I would have the job that I have, and I never thought I would spend my days daydreaming of better things. That could be the problem, I never thought. I thought about the things I always wanted to do but I never planned them out to make them happen. Every time I was close to making something happen, I would screw it up somehow. Except for the wonderful woman that I have. I almost screwed that one up too but luckily saved it somehow.

So now I want all those things that I wanted when I was young, and more, but they are still out of my reach. What does it take to get these things? Patience, opportunity will knock someday? I'm almost out of patience. Here I am 29 years old and the only thing I have to show for my life is a wonderful woman. Don't get me wrong, that is enough to bring me up when I am down. But what about the rest of our lives? Kids, marriage, what then? I will work harder than ever to give them the things that they want and the life that they want, only to achieve a minimum for myself. Is that they way my life was planned?

I know that if you want something you need to go out and get it, but how come everything is so damn hard to obtain? Maybe I'm just blabbing nonsense here but I have to get it off my chest. Here I set at work everyday dreaming of something more. Dreaming of the perfect life where money is not a problem and I am happy at my job, where I live, and everything else. This is not for me and it was never meant for me, but it is what I have. Somehow, things need to change.

I also know that I am not alone here. There are thousands of people that did not expect to be where they are, and really, just don't like where they are. Somehow we all make the best of whatever is thrown at us, no matter the obstacle. Strange how things work out in life. So with all this said, what then is success? Is it one of those philosophical words that has no meaning other than what you yourself make of it? In other words, what is success to you? If so, then I am not successful.

This whole thing might not make any sense to you but it makes sense to me. Just trying to figure things out. Funny thing is, I have been trying to figure things out for about 15 years now.

Niners Cheerleaders

Niners Cheerleaders, originally uploaded by CoachCashMoney.

GO TEAM!!!