“Believe nothing of what you hear, and only half of
what you see.”
The unending parade of
political posts and rants on social media continues, at times comical and at
times just sad. If eye rolling were an exercise I would have very healthy eyes.
My exercise routine is balanced too because I see both sides engaging in the
same behavior. That being said, these are things I know.
We all think we are
right.
Just because you see
it online does not make it true.
If I shoot pictures of
you continuously through an event I will find a frame that tells the story I
want to tell. It may not be the real story but one frame out of context can
prove my point, Maybe you were cold, or needed to go to the bathroom, or were
thinking about what you would like to eat.
But out of context, I can use it to prove whatever point I wish too.
Children are capable
of editing video to tell a story. They do it for school projects. Why would we
assume adults can’t or wouldn’t.
The opinion piece that
was sometimes presented at the end of the news is often the whole broadcast
now.
It is easier to push
share than to fact check. Most of us have done this.
Debating on social
media is pointless.
Children should be off
limits regardless of who their parents are. They are a gift to us all and
should be treated as such.
Sometimes the memes
and videos are funny so lighten up and don’t take them as facts. The caveat is;
cruel is not funny. It is bullying.
Finally, It is difficult
to “love your neighbor as yourself” while beating him with the club of your
opinion.
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