Never Compromise. Not even in the face of Armegeddon.

...As quoted by Rorschach in Watchmen. According to the ideology and background of this character from Wikipedia, Alan Moore, the creator of the character thought of Rorschach as a "real life Batman". He also stated that if Batman was a real character, then others would think he had mental problems. Which is perfectly where Rorschach comes into creation.

There's a reason why so many people enjoy this character. As do I. He was my favorite character in both the book and movie, despite how his fate is sealed at the very end. He chose to be that guy that no one wanted to be. He had to be this character because no one else would even dare to see things from an objective view, sift out the corruption in the world, and put his foot down and take action to make a difference.

The gadgets, costume, thirst for vengeance, or neighborhood don't make him a hero. He chose to fight his battle on two fronts. He was fighting something that he knew wouldn't have an ending he would favor. The end was near for him. The end is "nigh" as he mentioned.

Through the course of events that developed in Watchmen, superheroes were being outlawed and justice was practically invisible. He was fighting both his comrades and injustice. His fellow Superhero brethren gave up, gave in to the Keene Act that forbade any form of vigilantism at all. Rorschach didn't let that stop him.But Rorschach wouldn't compromise. Not even in the face of Armageddon. He had a job to do and if it meant sacrificing himself to let the truth be heard, he was willing to accept that.

"Never Compromise. Not even in the face of Armageddon." This quote, as mentioned in the title, brings so much power to anyone. It doesn't apply for just costumed crime fighters. It can be applied to the world. People can take this quote with them and summon the courage they need in their own lives to face anything boldly and without fear.

Would Rorschach give in to conformity? No. The movie would end, or the heroes would be executed or exiled from society if he didn't do anything. He was the only strand of hope the world needed. And even though *SPOILER ALERT* Dr. Manhattan killed him, he still symbolized something, even in his last moments of life.

Ok, I will admit I'm very passionate about the comic book world. There are those that are purely for entertainment value, but there are also comics that leave your head scratching or inspire you to great levels. Watchmen(besides Kickass) has done that. It has inspired me to look at things from an objective view and try to instill good in this world when no one believes there is any left.

As much as I hated seeing my favorite character being blasted to smithereens by the doctor, this is what had to happen. He was the only one that saw the corruption in the world as it was. He even inspired those to rally behind him, such as Nite Owl II and Silk Spectre II. He was the beginning of the unfolding tale and the end linked back to him.

Besides Rorschach being mind bogglingly awesome, he has influenced me a lot of my life. I posted that one quote to my facebook profile. It is a reminder that no matter what happens in my life, or in anyone's life, they can look to that and know that there is hope out there. You have the strength in yourself to do anything you to do. And no one can tell you different. I'm advocating nefarious acts of robbery, murder, or rape. I mean along the terms of setting goals, believing in yourself, and fighting for something you want in your own lives. And

There is a reason why I am Charle. And there is a reason why you are you. God made all of us different and unique in ways we can't ever imagine. Before those begin to bash that I'm pressing religion on you, I'm not. This is what my opinion is. I believe God created everything and there is purpose as to why we all tick the way we do. To give in to conformity would be compromising who I am, what I've been built up to be, and what I stand for.

I had lost a friend of mine recently. And it wasn't a casualty. He and I departed ways because he chose to press his ideals on me and that was the definitive answer.He wanted me to be someone he wanted ideally to be. And I wanted him to accept me for who I am. It's not even that hard, but this is what he chose. To compromise my sense of free will, agree with him to conform, and have no thought for myself wouldn't be an identity crisis, it would be a crime to myself. I would be committing a crime so devious that I wouldn't ever be able to look back it with an open mind. He wanted me to compromise who I was, and be some other Charle in an ideal, robotic, distinct, black and white world.  I hate to break it to him, but God made me as a snowflake for a reason....

As sad as it is, I saw it coming a long ways away. Our friendship had been deteriorating gradually, when he decided that psychiatric evaluations and estute observations were necessary when being around me. He claims that he is this way with all his friends, but I don't believe him at all. He chooses to study me as a lab animal, in a subjective way. Well I'm not a test subject. And I'm not going to compromise who I am to resuscitate a friendship heading into a coma. I've thrown as many life savers as I can at this, trying to make amends, but he is as stubborn as me, but for the wrong reasons.

I doubt he'll read this, but if he does, I hope you find peace in your lifetime man. I enjoyed getting to know you, but we can chat again when you decide that not everything in the world has to be concretely right or absolutely wrong. As people, we don't have to know what we want in our lives yet. It's called a lifetime for a reason. We have that entire span of time to decide how we want our story to unfold, what we do in our lives, and how it will ultimately end. That is what makes our imperfect world so beautiful.

He also pointed out that I only seek to stay in my room all day, refusing to socialize. He argues that humans are naturally social, and the instant one decides not to be social, constantly they have a problem with them. There isn't a problem with me. Ok, I don't like to be surrounded by others all the time. I do not want to entertain everyone with my own thoughts and feelings because not everyone will like me or even respect me. It is best to sometimes conceal our own thoughts due to the world not always be willing with open arms to accept them. If being a lone wolf isn't the accepted "normal" then I want to be a lone wolf forever.

This argument started over me asking advice. He concluded I have a mental problem and should seek therapy immediately. What gives him the right to know what's best for me? He also claims he knows me a lot more than myself? Ok, first off there's only two people in the world, besides myself, that know me better than myself. God and my family(friends included). They perceive me as I am and don't wish to tear me down.

The whole point of friendship is to bring each other up. Support each other. Talk to each other about problems. And help each other out when overcoming obstacles. Or at least throw some feedback when needed. Not to tear them down. Tell them they're wrong. And that if they don't believe this way, that they aren't normal at all.

What's so great about "normalcy" anyways? Why would you want to be normal? Think about all the cool people that are extraordinary. They aren't normal at all, but they are living the greatest lives anyone would envy, except those who are content with living in their own world.

Superheroes aren't normal. They're freaks. The nerds that hacked computers at school and changed everyone's grades. They're either terrorists or cyber geniuses. The Olympic gymnist who can do 30 backflips in 30 minutes consecutively and not break a sweat, she's talented. Or just gifted.The kid who doodles on his school work during class, dreaming of greater things, maybe he's destined to design a revolutionary video game or bring a new level to art in comic books not even dared to be touched on.

Those people chose to rise above and be beyond "normal". I mean, if you really think about it for a second, you have to not be normal in order to achieve things in your life. If you want that promotion at work, you have to go through the trouble and effort to prove to your superiors you're worthy. You have to prove to that girl or guy you had your eye on that you're worth talking to, not just like every other person they've encountered. You have to run your hardest to win the marathon, even though you could well just give it half power and settle for 5th place.
My point is the world needs to be dared to be beyond ordinary. Because nothing would be accomplished if everyone were the same. If soldiers were afraid to go to war, we would be submitted to one national rule, one form of government, and the idea of democracy and justice would be non existent. There had to be "extraordinary" in order to have the convenience of being ordinary.

I will close this post with food for thought: Whatever you may face, whoever you meet, and whatever you do, don't compromise who you are. Sure, anyone can just hop on the bandwagon and conform to everyone else, but why not be that black sheep? Because that black sheep can inspire a nation, or even a world of other sheep to follow him. No, not follow them. That sheep can inspire the others to use their mind to think on their own. And have a free will.

And use your brain. It's a wonderful gift. God gave living things a brain and the ability to conjure up the idea of free will for a reason.

Later!