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Society Is Our Bully

Let us agree to disagree

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Our society will never be satisfied. No matter how hard we try, someone always has disapproval. Whether it is for the good or the bad, people always have something to say. People have begged for a "affordable healthcare", so the president gave them Obamacare. Not good enough, from both sides of either supporters or non-supporters. The never ending battle for gun laws, the list can go on and on.

When can we just agree to disagree. It is like this country's society is never going to be happy. People complained because the body image was always "skinny", now it is curvy and people are still complaining that girls are not good enough. Why can't everyone be good enough? It is normal to have differences, but why do we have so many?

Stated in the "Star Spangled Banner", we say "Land of the Free, Home of the Brave". This referred to bravery to fight for our country, but it feels like people are becoming brave and fighting against our country. Even freedom is questionable now. Yes, we are technically "free" and very blessed compared to other countries, but with how harsh society is today, it is like we might as well have rules and laws because if you say one thing, someone might come after you just for something you said.

Controversial issues are very typical, but when some are helping people, can we just start letting it go. Some of the issues I do not even agree with, but if it is for the good of the people, why would we be against it just because some of individuals belief? I am not stating whether I am pro or against the Medical Marijuana Act, but after seeing loved ones suffer and wish for something to help their hunger through chemotherapy, they are forced to suffer because we can not agree on something to help.

Marriage or pregnancy at a young age is frowned upon and even though I am not a wife nor a mother (minus my fur baby), there is no reason to give someone a tough time when you do not know them or if there are other circumstances. We were all taught to not be bullies since the beginning of our lives, and meaning to or not, many of us, even myself at times have become one. If we do not have something nice to say, then we should not say it at all. Let us keep our thoughts to ourselves on certain issues.

There are a lot of things I do not agree with that are going on in this world, but getting in to blown out arguments are not worth it anymore. There are somethings that I will continuously stand by my word for, but instead of complaining, I will wait for the voting polls and voice my opinion through the polls because it will keep me out of trouble. For the other minimal things, such as appearance, I know it will always be continuous argument, but somethings can not be avoided.

As much we could change, most of us will not. Therefore we will all constantly be at each others throats because in our country, most of us always have to have the last word and no one can just say screw it and be happy.

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