Straight edge has been a huge part of my life, but i no longer claim the X. Although I am still drug free, I tend to keep my beliefs to myself. However, no one realy understood what straight edge really is.
Straight Edge is a more philosophical offshoot of the punk movement, a reaction to the hedonism and self-destruction that characterised punk. The basic tenet of the philosophy centres around the issue of self-control. The goal is to regain as much personal controll over your own life as possible. It's the only counter- culture to actively discourage drug use, alcohol use, and casual sex. It is a group of kids that are affiliated with each other that share the same beliefs.
Stay clean, stay gold...
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