| Everybody
in this world is looking for a way to improve
themselves both physically and mentally. The
path that some choose, myself included, is
to be straightedge. However, what does being
sXe mean?... Being straightedge is more than
putting an X on your hand when you go to a
show. It is also something that shouldn't
be forced upon others. It is a choice that
one has to make for themselves. |
The
lifestyle that an X'er lives is one without
intoxication. This means:
- No
Alcohol.
- No
Narcotics.
- No
Smoking.
- No
Promiscuous Sex
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| Some
very dedicated straightedgers choose to go
one step further and become vegetarian or
vegan, however, vegetarianism and veganism
are not mandatory in order to be sXe. The
elimination of meat and animal products from
ones lifestyle is just one other choice that
some feel is necessary in order to feel better
about themselves. |
| There
are some misconceptions about the straightedge
community. Some feel that sXe'rs are extremely
violent people. This is false. Being straightedge
is a fight, but it is one that is fought against
some of the views that our society has been
feeding generation after generation. Contrary
to popular belief, constantly consuming everything
and anything is not a good thing. |
| The
origin of straightedge can be traced back
to Minor Threat's song, appropriately titled
"Straightedge". Many people had been living
their lives without drugs, etc. for many many
years. The only thing that changed when the
song came to be was the fact that there was
now a label connected with the choice of lifestyle |
| This
is a very short summary on what it means to
be straightedge but if you are interested
on learning more about it, there are tons
of sXe pages on the internet. if you want
to exchange links just ask.
...X
stay true X...
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