Thoughts behind the artwork...

Neo Patriotic Disorder. When hate becomes perceived as patriotic, the cancer has spread too far. How did we come to this? Events over the past few months have caused this question to enter my mind with regularity. I see the cancer spreading faster and faster every day. How did we come to this? Recently I have had an epiphany regarding this question. As this country rapidly spirals backwards in time, I realize the cancer has always been here. It went into remission by degrees thanks to heroes like MLK... but it never really left.

What can we do in light of this country wide spiritual decay? We must remember that each of us are simply people. Each and every one of us are simply trying to do the best that we can to make it through another day. We all bleed, suffer, and die the same. Do not let another influence you to hate. Hatred is taught. Hatred is cultivated by those seeking power over others. Hatred is a disease. Unlike other diseases, this is one that you can choose to avoid. It is up to you.

-John Alexander (aka SirJohn)