angie j
New member
After reading some of the posts on Ina's thread I was thinking.... then I happened to hear a commentary on the radio that 'annoyed' me.. I think it started with yet another "hair' comment.... anyhoooo...
I was thinking, "Why is this bothering me so.."
I think it's peoples eagerness to judge.
Hey, don't get me wrong... I wouldn't wear my hair like that.. but I'm pretty "out there" and I know others have looked at me and said, "WHAAAAT are you thinking?"
I find it hard to believe that every mother in that 'Commune' has a child that is being abused... How would I feel if I was one of the 'innocent' parents, my only crime: bad hair and ugly dresses.
Sure, it's a lifestyle that is questionable to me and many others, but I know of people who have 3 kids with 3 different fathers, others with different 'social/moral' inadequacies, that are living legacies to their offspring.... what about:
a) People who marry 3 or 4 times... are they more committed than someone who has 3 or 4 wives at the same time?
b) What about people who 'cheat' ... at least the person with more than one wife isn't being deceitful as well, or bringing home VD's.
c) What about the percentage who 'won't' marry, because they feel that marriage has become such an unstable support these days that there's realy no merit in it?
d) What about people who raise their children in homes full of hatred and biggotry ... is it better to be in a stable one "coupled" home full of disharmony and cruelty?
It's all about sensationalism.... It's interesting because it's 'not accepted'... Look at what it was like to be 'Gay' 20- 30 years ago! It's not a very hot topic now, because it's no longer considered an abnormal lifestyle. What IS normal?
Sorry if this is a 'stupid' vent.... Some things about this situation just rub me the wrong way..... I hope someone never starts judging MY lifechoices... I know I'd be in trouble!
Angie J
I was thinking, "Why is this bothering me so.."
I think it's peoples eagerness to judge.
Hey, don't get me wrong... I wouldn't wear my hair like that.. but I'm pretty "out there" and I know others have looked at me and said, "WHAAAAT are you thinking?"
I find it hard to believe that every mother in that 'Commune' has a child that is being abused... How would I feel if I was one of the 'innocent' parents, my only crime: bad hair and ugly dresses.
Sure, it's a lifestyle that is questionable to me and many others, but I know of people who have 3 kids with 3 different fathers, others with different 'social/moral' inadequacies, that are living legacies to their offspring.... what about:
a) People who marry 3 or 4 times... are they more committed than someone who has 3 or 4 wives at the same time?
b) What about people who 'cheat' ... at least the person with more than one wife isn't being deceitful as well, or bringing home VD's.
c) What about the percentage who 'won't' marry, because they feel that marriage has become such an unstable support these days that there's realy no merit in it?
d) What about people who raise their children in homes full of hatred and biggotry ... is it better to be in a stable one "coupled" home full of disharmony and cruelty?
It's all about sensationalism.... It's interesting because it's 'not accepted'... Look at what it was like to be 'Gay' 20- 30 years ago! It's not a very hot topic now, because it's no longer considered an abnormal lifestyle. What IS normal?
Sorry if this is a 'stupid' vent.... Some things about this situation just rub me the wrong way..... I hope someone never starts judging MY lifechoices... I know I'd be in trouble!
Angie J