Through my limited news exposure, I've caught wind of a particular trend.
People get offended quite easily.
And when they become offended, they don't tend to keep it to themselves. They want the world to know in one way or another. Maybe this is nothing new; it's very possible that I'm behind the times. However, the trend seems amplified as of late.
Recently, I've heard that some guy in the Middle East created this anti-Islamic film. In response, others in the Middle East are killing people and rioting. Dumbed-down, yes, but the principle is there.
I don't expect everyone to agree with me and neither should you. I'll admit that my opinions and worldview probably seems pretty wonky to some people.
But that's ok.
I don't claim to have it all right. Some of my opinions are more like a working thesis. As I get older and gain life experience, my views on some things have and will change. On other issues, I find myself atop the fence, quietly observing the squabbling on either side. It seems awfully prideful to claim to have it all together, to believe that your particular opinions on every issue are the only permissible opinions.
Simply having an opinion does not harm anyone. However, lately when particular people have shared their opinions, it sparks outrage. We get offended if someone's beliefs do not line up with our own. Maybe we don't go to the extremes of killing people, but we picket, protest, boycott, and incite our friends to do the same.
Chik-fil-a anyone?
Settle down; breathe. Don't take others' statements as a personal attack against your own belief system.
We are a crazy collection of people that never have and never will agree on everything. Why do we, all of a sudden, feel as though we must?
Now gummies? That's one thing we can all agree on. At least in this house.
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