Sometimes, I hate people.
Is it wrong of me to think that because we live in a liberal state, a liberal country, actually, while we're at it, that people would be more tolerant?
I'll admit it, I'm not perfect, and yes, I'm prone to racism, but by that I mean the kind of racism most Asians have, and that's usually making fun of themselves. I never understood why any person of a minority group, having experienced at least some form of intolerance due to some trait that is no fault of their own (gender, race, sexuality), can be so intolerant to someone who is, let's think about this: facing the same thing they are.
I was so awed and proud of the MSJ student body when I found out that we have a freshman couple who is openly gay. That is amazing, like truly fantastic. They are incredibly brave, and I'm glad that they can be openly gay, because in many other places, people are forced to stay in closets because of their narrow-minded environments.
But I was being naive.
Of course, as it's Homecoming Week, all we are going to discuss is Homecoming. The freshmen went today - much better than us, I might add, so good job, Amanda - and naturally, we all only talk about that afterward. So here I am, sitting on the bus, wanting nothing more than to go home, when I hear these boys (sophomores, I believe. Possibly my year, I didn't look) discussing how one of the participants was really girly and then one confirm that the dancer in question was indeed gay, and then I have to listen to them discuss this novelty as if it's wrong. Maybe I'm overthinking it, I don't know, because at one point, one of the boys was saying "I'm not saying like it's a bad thing" but you know what, it's all in the tone. Hitch is right. And his tone contradicted his words, and it just pissed me off.
It's possible I am overreacting, I'm sure, but them discussing this boy as if he is wrong when he's just being himself, reminds me that I can tell myself whatever I want, but there are intolerant people everywhere, whether I like it or not.
And to make matters worse, I found this article on CNN about these Louisiana newlyweds who want this judge fired. And why do they want him fired? Because he wouldn't marry them. And why wouldn't he marry them? Because he's black, and she's white.
What the hell, America?
Jamie
because apparently life does really suck, especially if you are different.