My Life, As Told Between (Baby Cakes') Naps

I just don’t get it. I’m utterly and completely baffled by socially conservative ideology.* Admittedly, I tend to be overly logical (believe it or not) and am devotedly non-religious, so maybe that explains my fundamental inability to grasp what I perceive to be logical loopholes. My most recent, “Huh?” moment came today as I was reading about the Supreme Court’s decision regarding Oregon’s assisted suicide law (oh, and it most definitely looks like the Roberts, Thomas, Scalia bloc is quickly solidifying – scary!). Anyways, I just don’t understand those on the right who vehemently oppose assisted suicide but whole-hearted embrace the death penalty (*cough* Bush administration *cough*). Nothing I’ve ever read (which admittedly hasn’t been that much) has done anything to resolve this apparent contradiction to me. Anyone?

* I realize that I’m painting with a very broad brush and that even within the group I’m loosely defining as social conservatives, there are varying viewpoints. I also realize most people reading this are probably in my camp and are similarly baffled, but if anyone could shed some light, it would be greatly appreciated. Otherwise, feel free to rant with me. =) Oh, and yes, it is sad that I can no longer write anything without multiple disclaimers. D*mn you law school/legal career!

** And as a complete non-sequitur (which is really my goal for this blog), has anyone seen Banana Republic’s new premier purses line? Part of me winces because some of them are blatant rip offs of “It” bags, but part of me simply rejoices in the cuteness of it all. There are some seriously cute, almost affordable bags (it’s all relative after all) in their collection.