What does Think First mean?

Lately I have observed that ideas and opinions are thoughtlessly thrown around in the media, in our conversations, and in all of our social interactions. Ideas can be wonderful, challenging, and even life changing, however when people advance them without thinking they become rotten trash that mislead and damage those who are exposed to them.

This is not a rant about trashing those who disagree with my thoughts and ideas. On the contrary I welcome and cherish ideas that differ from mine and even contradict them. But I too often see people yelling and shouting their ideas and opinions in the presence of others with the hopes that higher decibels will give their idea more weight and consideration. People in our time are too quick to fire off some idea with the sole intention to be heard, and never take the time to think before they speak.

I explained these observations to a trusted friend who encouraged me to set up a blog in order to generate debate and discussion. I took my friend's advise, and created Think First. My vision is for this to become a forum where individuals are free to debate, argue, agree and disagree. It is also a challenge to create intelligent and well thought out arguments and thoughts on current news, politics, and social items. In this way we can develop our ideas and learn from one another.

I will do my best to keep this blog updated and encourage anyone to add their input, but remember there are only two rules. Always show respect to your fellow man and always THINK FIRST...