My original intention for this blog was to share my wonderful thoughts on New Years Resolutions and the correct way to choose one. But then, as usual I was distracted by browsing on the CNN website.
I am so addicted to CNN that I have the breaking news text sent to my Blackberry, installed the CNN shortcut on the blackberry, and check it every time I find myself bored. You get the point.
The headline that changed my topic was “Obama’s Inaugural Choice Sparks Outrage”. I tried to avoid political discussions due to my ulcer is currently back with me and my fuse is rather short. I find it best to avoid those things that trigger MY outrage. But this latest excuse for a news brief I could not ignore.
First and foremost, I think those insecure groups and individuals, who live to have something to bitch about, should understand the President’s role. He is not in office to make everyone in the world happy. It is not the President’s job to walk around on eggshells and protect all the over sensitive ones who carry their feelings on their shoulder. The President should not be judged on his personal or religious beliefs. We, as registered voters, need to act as adults and not bickering children waiting in line to tattle to the teacher.
All human beings have rights. All human beings have the right to choose their sexual orientation, religion and uphold their personal opinions in a respectable manner. Resorting to violence, whether verbal or physical, is merely showing ignorance. This goes for both sides of the fence. The gay community should respect and accept the fact that the entire world will not be supportive. The same advice goes for the ones who discriminate the gay community. I think those who oppose the rights of gays are insecure and have been misinformed. A gay or lesbian person is just that, a person. A human being with feelings. Does it really matter in the big picture why they are gay? No, it does not.
Why does the color of a persons skin matter? Because unfortunately in our advanced society ignorance still exists. But I mean ignorance on all sides. I have found that most people are afraid of the unknown. My parents were unfortunately only partial to white people. I never understood why? Then as I grew older I realized it was due to they lacked understanding or knowledge of other races. They were acting on how they were brought up. My parents limited themselves in many ways due to worrying about what the other idiots in their community would think. Do you know that over half of my community supported Obama for President but would not make it known for fear of what the neighbors would think.
Rick Warren being chose as the inaugural speaker should not be taken so personally. I am well aware of what Mr. Warren’s core beliefs are. Do I agree with all of them, no I do not. Look past what you may think is offensive and listen to what he has to say. If you have read any of his books or listened to him speak you know how motivating it can be. This world needs some uplifting motivation. How can you expect anyone to except your beliefs, ideas or opinions if you never listen and accept theirs.
