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Before you read this, please know that I am not meaning to offend anyone, or cause any problems... this is just my personal opinion.
A friend told me tonight that the world needed a change. That people shouldn't just accept that there are those that aren't going to listen and change because we want them to understand something that is important to us and to others. He stated that he would stand up and fight for what he believed in and that someone that made "ignorant" comments about something that that person didn't believe in or understand is wrong for it. I agree to some level that this is true. He and I argued about this... so I am going to ellaborate on my point of view. Under the same pretense that he is arguing with this "ignorant" person for their remarks, they are doing the same back to him. The other person is going to stand for what they believe in, which is different than my friend. (If I lose you on this subject, I am a little tired but have to get it off my chest.).
I believe it works like this... as much as I would love peace, joy and harmony in the world... there are too many differences in society and cultures and how we raise our children to have this. Here is how I look at it.
I was raised to believe that all people, no matter what, are the same. We all bleed the same. This is referencing many aspects of life and society. No matter your color, money, heritage, medical history or condition, culture, lifestyle, bloodlines, no matter what your name is or how its pronounced, or anything, we are all the same on the inside. We have the same body make up... a heart that pumps the blood through the body to survive, a brain to function and operate all parts of the body. We are the same.
The difference we have is in the way we are raised and what we are taught to believe in as right and wrong. Whether its the parents, society, babysitter, television, music, literature, and so on... everything that we use can be the turning point on how we end up as adults. If we are taught to hate, then that is what we will more than likely do. Not all, but the odds are greater than not. Once those values are instilled into a mindset, it takes more than others to change it. The person has to want to change their opinion, or what they believe in. They have to come to the determination on their own. So what you or I may think is "wrong" for a person to say, may be all the more right to the person speaking it.
I personally have my own problems that if I put them out there, I am sure that someone will remark to the "negative" for that is what they are believing to be right. I cannot fault them entirely, but I can agree that somethings should just be left alone and comments and remarks shouldn't be spoken unless you know what you are talking about. The old Golden Rule... If you can't say anything nice, don't say anything at all should be reminded sometimes...
I can talk about a lot of things. I have had a lot of personal life experiences that I have had to learn from. I believe in the advocacies that promote awareness for these. At the same time, I dont know if I should put them all out there. Some are just too personal... and what is good for some, isn't good for all. Not everyone will agree with everyone. That is just a fact of life.
If you can put the information out there for someone to have the chance to learn about something, then yes, do it. Put it out there to educate those that want to learn about it, and have it available for those that dont want to learn now, but may in the future.
With Love To ALL!!!
AngL
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