The Dark Side

http://xkcd.com/320/

A good idea...with a funny exchange under it =)

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Today, I join the Dark Side.
Today, I stop going along for the ride.
Today, you mean nothing to me,
Because today, I am all I see.


Joining the Dark Side. I've always wanted to be a Sith, because they are cooler (although Yoda/green lightsaber > Sith/red lightsaber) but given the chance, would I? Well, knowing me, probably. "With great power comes great responsibility." Great power = the Force. Society's definition of responsible would probably = Doing good, ie. being a Jedi. So, in the eyes of society, I wouldn't be responsible with my power. Oh well.

Well, let's address the pros and cons.
Pros: 1) You get to do whatever you want. 2) It's easier to get stronger, faster. 3) Dual red lightsabers (Darth Maul) is pretty hot. Not to mention it would be deadly. 4) Darth is a sick title. Much better than Master. 5) You get to do whatever you want.
Cons: 1) You're evil. Eh, not too bad right? 2) You never achieve "true harmony" with the Force. So, in a sense, you're "weaker" than the ultimate Jedi, and don't go to Force heaven 3) Yoda's Green lightsaber looks cooler than red. Too bad you can't dual it like Maul. 4) People hate you and you're hunted by the good guys. Meh. 5) There's only supposed to be two Sith at a time. hmm. My wife would be my apprentice/partner? Good enough.

I don't know about you, but that "whatever you want" clause is pretty tempting. You wanna kill the fat kid who pisses you off? Sure, go ahead. Wanna cause some chaos for absolutely no reason? Sure, go ahead. Angry with the world/your life? Go wreak some havoc. You know where to find me.

Is being a Sith against morals? Hmm...well...yes. And that's probably the biggest drawback. I mean, on the one hand, I'm raised with all these morals that I would feel guilty about forsaking. But on the other hand, there's all this power and freedom... everyone wants power; and freedom is what every teenager wants. So the lure of the Dark Side is amazingly strong and seems to be the best choice.

Logically, my mind tells me that joining the Dark Side would be a bad choice. But my feelings tell me to do it. Which makes sense. I mean, my logic is basing itself on morals, and my feelings, well, are my feelings. So you see, it's sort of having the Angel v. Devil on the shoulder bit, each one pulling you in opposite directions; the Angel, of course, is all pompous and high and mighty, while the Devil, though perhaps less cleaned-up, presents the more attractive case. Really, the Devil is a better salesmen, but he's hurt by his bad reputation.

So why am I spending my life in school, when I should be looking for the secrets of the Force? So much time wasted! Stupid reality.