This past week in particular was a very political time to be on Facebook. I mean politics was everywhere. From the Equal Rights agenda to the Gun Rights agenda. Obama was thrown in there somewhere...LOL. I proudly stated where I stood so as to leave no stone unturned. Most agreed with me some didnt...Thats ok. To be honest I could care less where YOU stand unless you attack ME for MY views. I get that we dont all agree. Im not angry at that...this world would be very boring if we all agreed wouldnt it...LOL.
The thing that gets me is people get so up in arms about these topics...they defend them to the death so to speak. Its always ok for them to spout their opinions but hell be damned if you do. I have never attacked anyone for their opinion. Ive stated mine but not attacked. In fact ive been thanked many times for remaining kind in light of speaking my opinions.
I dont see the point in even trying to convince the world that my way is the only way because guess what...it isnt. We can all be different, have different views, and parent differently BUT still be amazing good and law abiding citizens while having differing opinions. I mean really is it any secret how I feel about certain topics...no probably not. However I choose kindness over harsh words. All it does is alienate you from everyone else and for what...
I choose a different path than others. I have many friends from many different walks of life. We all choose to do things which we feel work best for our family. I often dont agree with many views and if asked I state why. However its OK to not agree...its never OK to attack someone no matter how strongly you feel on the topic. Many will use the "its abuse" excuse and as someone who has been physically beaten and abused by my own parents I DO get upset when that is thrown out there.
I do admit MY childhood has shaped how I view many issues. I simply dont see things the way that most do. Abuse is not the same to me as it seems to be to others. Ive been abused physically, sexually, mentally, emotionally and verbally growing up and endured much of that in my first marriage. I do not see circing as abuse nor do I see feeding your child formula as abuse. THOSE things I do NOT agree with but I simply do not see them as abusive.
With that said...I close with this...Parent how you feel is best. Be political in whatever way suits you...but never attack someone for they feel or think.
Im not sure if this post in particular made any sense but I tried...LOL.
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