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Blame

Hello. I think that you, like most people, have met me. My name is Irresponsibility, and I live up to my name. I will never forget "The Twinkies Defense" used by Dan White's attorneys in the double murders of Mayor Moscone and Harvey Milk in San Francisco. Should I be held responsible for things I do when under the influence of sugars or other consumables? I will neither lie, cry, nor deny that I did the things for which I am accused. Yes, I did them. But. But I will never take responsibility for my actions. I ran the stop sign, but I should not have to pay the fine. He, her, them, or they? It's okay, but certainly not Me. Yes, I pulled the trigger, but I did not make the gun. The government needs better laws to stop gun makers. Indeed, I concur and consent that this confession is in essence a concession filled with 'Buts, Howevers, Moreovers, and of course, Whatever'; but not a 'Period'. Yes, I'm a thief and a cheat, but it is not my fault. The devil, his demons, and all their friends made me do it. It is therefore not my fault, and I will not take the BLAME. If you understood my problems, you would never BLAME me .

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Date: 4/3/2024 7:34:00 PM
Love your take on the word Blame. Very well done.
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Date: 4/3/2024 1:55:00 PM
Dear Curtis, your poignant poem sheds light on the complexities of accountability and personal responsibility. I loved that Through the character of Irresponsibility, you eloquently explore the excuses and rationalizations we often use to avoid facing the consequences of our actions. Your artistic words serve as the importance of owning up to our choices and their repercussions. This are thought-provoking reflections. Blessings, Daniel
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