April 23, 2010
“ most of all, it is about understanding that straight edge is a starting point. putting an X on the back of your hand doesnt make you better than anyone. abstaining from drugs and alcohol doesnt make you a better person if you are still hateful or racist or homophobic. But what does make you better is what you do with that clean slate. an opportunity, an investment into yourself that will set you apart from the clones and automatons that are content with keeping their heads in the sand. Its the effect you have with your voice, your shoulder, your ears and your heart that will determine your character, and nothing has brought a shine to my character more than saying that i am straight edge.
Christopher Gutierrez (via sellingsecrets) •