Tuesday, January 26, 2010

Extended Metaphor (kinda)

Disclaimer: the following is a rant. It may be somewhat forceful and heated. Please take into account that once I have ranted, all extreme emotions expressed will have been expended and no longer apply.


I am not a toy. Do not play with me.

I am not a puppet. You cannot manipulate me, or put words in my mouth.

I am not a renewable resource, so don't expect to use me twice. You won't get that chance.

I am not mass-produced, born of an assembly line. I am not an interchangeable part, meant to be replaced over time. I am not disposable. I can't be bought or sold. Don't try to stamp your name on me, as if I am yours. Don't try to label me, as if I'm that simple. Don't try to control me, as if I am a pawn in your game. And don't you dare put a price on me.

I am a person, not a product.



That said, you readers may disregard this post. It most likely wasn't written for you. But heed my warning...

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