So there is a website, I think I will not say the name of it, but there is a website where you can go read and post about anyone or anything in any specific town. You just type in your zip code and there you can read all the gossip you want about anyone that is listed there. If someone pisses you off, you could just go there and say whatever you want to about them. A friend of mine had someone post some vile things about him on there and he said to go to this site and check it out. So, I did. It was horrible. Why someone would feel the need to publically air out personal differences in a public forum is beyond me. Further though, even more disturbing, was a topic called "Black People." Now, it is no secret that where I live is full of proud redneck people. That is fine. You can be proud if you want to be proud of being a redneck. However, as I read this thread, just out of curiosity, I could NOT believe what I was reading. It is beyond me that racism still exists in this time. Why one race believes they are better than another, I just cannot comprehend. The even sadder thing is people hide behind these sites where they can remain anonymous and spout off such vile hatred. The users of this site realize it is inappropriate to make these statements, which is why they hide behind fake names, but they are not shy to put their true feelings out there when there is no accountability to who is making the statements. People made comments that the drug problem has worsened "since the blacks invaded." WHAT?? There were comments that the "blacks" should just "stay up North where they belong." It honestly makes my heart hurt and a little sick to my stomach to see these things written. Not only that, but people were just attacking them, saying they were nappy and disgusting. This is beyond me. Sarah and I have encountered some anti-LGBT people in this area. I wonder though, what is the point? Why spew this kind of hate and bigotry? I know that people who are insecure about things in their own lives are more likely to criticize others, but why say such hurtful things and why do it in a public forum where everyone can read it, laugh about it and share it with others. It may just seem like harmless words, but these are people. People that have feelings, families and a mom. We all have hearts, we all breathe the same air, we all live together on this planet. It is time for prejudice and racism and hate and bigotry to be gone. It is time for cowards to step forward and acknowledge their fears and get to know someone that might scare them before criticizing anything about them. There are enough bad things in life, why create more by hateful bigotry. So, I leave you with this....the next time you wish to criticize someone, whether it be race, sex, religion, sexual orientation or whatever, look within yourself and ask yourself; would you want the same treatment? Would you want the same stereotypes put on you? Act with love my friends....act with the best interest of others on your heart first. Peace <3
I agree with you here 'Cuz. We all need to respect one another.
The only thing that bothered me with this post is that you chose to (re)write some of the hateful things that were written. I know you meant to write them for example purposes but by doing so, only continues the hatred. Just a thought.
I love you. M.
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My name is Melissa. I live in small town middle America with my awesome and loving partner and our beautiful daughter.