It never ceases to amaze me how much we work to glorify the people in our lives and the moment that they don't seem to be living up to our unrealistic expectations we instantly defame them. I'm tired of watching commercials about how horrible the president is, especially when I know that the creators of these "free speech" spectacles likely wouldn't have a clue what to do if they found themselves sitting in the presidential seat. I'm not political by any means, I certainly don't sit strongly on one side or the other of any political debate, but I do feel strongly that we won't get anywhere as a country if we continue to act this way. We strive to find a hero, someone that will swoop in and save the day. Drinking up all the talk about making the world better by doing this or doing that. Doesn't anyone realize that it is more complicated than one simple solution, and the "American People" are more diverse than ever?
It made me laugh today watching the news when a man was told by a judge that he needed to remove his blog site which he entitled "My Psycho Ex Wife," because the judge was concerned that it would negatively impact this man's children. Of course the man was upset that he no longer had a forum to voice his opinions and that those who were also leaving comments of slander about their ex-wives or ex-husbands had lost their voice among the forum. He felt it was his constitutional right, to speak freely. Seriously? I highly doubt that when the Constitution was put together and signed by the heads of the nation that they really thought someday a man like this would use the Constitution as his justification. They could have never foreseen the kind of Internet craze that laid in front of them, nor did they know that their attempt to create a voice for the people might actually be taken advantage of. Could this man seriously care more for this blog than the well-being of his children? It really does make me sick thinking about the selfish nature of the country we live in. Don't get me wrong, there is a lot of good out there, and very gracious and kind people. But I fear that things are only going to get worse. That the voice of real reason is going to be muffled by lies and slander.
And therein also lies an argument about parenting! Your ex-partner is still the mother or father of your child(ren). And if he or she is a good parent, then treat him or her with kindness and respect, for you are teaching your children those very same values. Great post, Nicole! You are spot on...a little less name calling and blaming would take us a long way.
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