The pursuit of knowledge is the highest of ideals.
The pursuit of peace is the second. Make no mistake though, one cannot always pursue peace.
Protecting nature and those who cannot stand up for themselves is the third.
Think for yourself and see if you disagree - if you can convince yourself that I am wrong, then you have earned your opinion. But make sure you CONVINCE yourself, instead of just taking the easier road.
An excuse, no matter how good it is, is still just an excuse. If you need to make one, both you and they know you did something wrong. Try to get it right, and use excuses only if you really couldn't help it.
Death and black metal are awesome and if you ever take a rap or pop CD into this house I will dance with the line of child abuse.