In My Humble Opinion
Can there be anything, anything at all that is truly safe from being labeled as offensive to somebody? Everything from words, songs, symbols, and of course ideologies. Have we entered into some kind of nightmarish parallel time warp of hypersensitive, thin skinned, whacko who spend unnatural amounts of time desperately searching for something to be offended by? The answer would certainly seem so.
As a baby boomer I was taught the principle of majority rule which was so eloquently stated by Mr. Spock of Star Trek fame when he gaspingly uttered the following quote, "The good of the many outweighs the need of the few." Somewhere along the way though that premise seems to have been replaced by the old adage about the squeaky wheel gets the oil. In other words, when did the agenda of the vocal minority become the rule that the majority must abide by? Why is it necessary to change the very meaning of marriage which is one of the oldest human institutions in existence to accommodate a very minor faction of society? Why should we strike words from things such as the national anthem, the Pledge of Allegiance, and even our money to appease the whims of extremists?
Exactly how is someone harmed, injured, or otherwise damaged by religious symbols in a public place during one of the most sacred holidays in human history? What is so offensive by references to God that it must be stricken from money that all of us use everyday? Does seeing the Ten Commandments cause some unknown malady to overtake the viewer simply by having it displayed in a public place? Does all of this seem absurd and bizarre to anyone other than me?
Statistics indicate that the overwhelming majority of people in this country believe in God. Overwhelming majorities consistently vote to uphold marriage as being defined as the union between one man and and one woman. If it is unquestionably the will of the majority that the institution of marriage be preserved as it was originally intended then why is it so important to the extremists that it be redefined? Why is traditional marriage so offensive to the extremist whackos and why are they so determined to destroy it?
What about things that offend me? If I am classified as being part of what is reported as being a majority of people with similar belief systems then why is it alright to blatantly offend me and the like minded who are in the group in the majority and expect us to bend over backwards to appease an extremist fringe group who are clearly a minority? I find the assault on marriage offensive, I find the assault on Christianity offensive, I find the destruction of preborn human beings offensive and yet there is no sign of ACLU intervention to preserve my rights, my beliefs, or my way of life. So if the issue is to be inoffensive and to be sensitive to fairness to others then how is offending the majority to appease the minority logical? I find political correctness offensive and believe that it is the single greatest threat to my belief system of all.
If the issue is fairness then how is it fair that I be made to accept things that I find offensive to accommodate someone else? Who exactly empowered the mainstream media or activist judges with the right to decide what is best for me and the majority of other like minded individuals? Obviously it is impossible to give a reasonable explanation about how redefining marriage will benefit society as a whole or how removing references to God from our money or anywhere else it appears will benefit the vast majority of people who believe in God, or mass murdering babies will enhance the quality of life in this country.
I find it offensive that our youth idolize athletes and entertainers for want of true leaders and heroes. I find it offensive the Christians are ridiculed, labeled as fanatics, discouraged from embracing their beliefs out of fear of offending those who believe differently or lack religious beliefs altogether. I find it offensive that homosexuals are so empowered as to dictate the very definition of marriage which has been between one man and one woman since the beginning of recorded history. I am offended by anyone and everyone with nothing better to do than champion whacko causes in the name of fairness and political correctness for the benefit of fringe minorities.
If the sight of a nativity scene offends someone then they should not look at it. If the words "In God We Trust" or any other reference to God offends someone then they should not read them. If Christianity is offensive to someone then they should ignore it. If someone is offended by American traditions, then they should not come here or should leave and go somewhere less offensive. There are far more serious issues that should be given our undivided attention and energy than building a culture of victims.
On the verge of a new year my wish is that we all just stop and think about the countless blessings that we receive, how fortunate we are to be living in the greatest county on earth, and how wonderful it is to still have an opportunity to demonstrate the principles, character, and morality that made us the greatest nation on earth. If the principles, beliefs, and rights that were guaranteed to us by the founders are not worth fighting for then we are already hopelessly lost. It is my greatest prayer that we can find a moral compass to guide us and quit being sidetracked by ridiculous and idiotic diversions which are unendingly flaunted in our face by whacko malcontents with nothing better to do than stir up maelstroms of emotional issues fueled by eager accomplices in the mainstream media for the benefit of elitist utopians. My fervent prayer is a revival of faith in an almighty God and return of principle and character in our leaders and elected representatives who will demonstrate the strength to stand up and say enough is enough.
