So another tragedy has happened in this nation. Another moment where we are shaken to our core and people are now saying that we are a "Country United". But you know what is sad? How fast news casters and social media jump all over the tragedy. Now I know you might be thinking "But they are being supportive", however, there is a way to be supportive that isnt posting about it on facebook 2 seconds after it happened. The news broadcasters were asking people to call in and tell their story. How many different interpretations are you going to get from people who just came out of a war zone? Not many. Some are probably dealing with the death of their loved ones. Some are in hospitals, and some...well some are probably still in shock from the tragedy to even speak. You are broadcasting live a half hour, HALF HOUR after the bombing happened. You cant expect them to be ok to talk about their experience that soon. And people that post things about the bombing in pictures or memes on social media also disgusts me. I just dont understand. I know that this generation is called the "Me" generation and that if it doesnt involve you in some way than you dont feel good about yourself, but seriously? Does posting a picture of a tragedy make you feel that good? Wait until the whole story has unfolded and you have heard what truly happened before go posting things on facebook. I waited a whole 24 hours (isnt that amazing? Not really!), to post a picture of the bombing. And im not talking about articles or news broadcasts, i'm talking memes, pictures, saying, and judgmental images. Another point, is that new broadcasters put too much opinion into it. Please just state the facts and only the facts so help you God. That is your JOB. To tell ME the facts of what is going on across the nation, not for me to hear your stupid opinions. I could care less about them. Pray for the people, do something to help, start a fund by saving change to send to someone who was affected. Write a letter to one of the victims, do something PRODUCTIVE to HELP the people instead of making it all about yourself. Our generation needs to stand up as one front, help others, and become stronger from the deck we have been given as a generation. Not hide behind social media and computers like most of us do. And yes you will say "Well you're writing on a blog about this! What are YOU doing that's better than us?" Honestly? I don't know what to do. My heart goes out to these people. This was not their battle to fight and they were innocent by standers that should have never been effected. I am praying for those people who lost loved ones, are fighting for their life, and are recovering from the trauma. THAT is what i am doing. It may not be much, but that is really all i can do at this point.
Another thing that really bothers me is the fact that even though this happened to our nation, tomorrow we will continue on our lives, worry about gun laws, the job market, gay marriage, and things that seemingly don't matter. Oh sure, some of those things i have very strong viewpoints on. But this was just another blow from another terrorist who we are going to have to fight against now. Yet another thing to add to our rising debt margin and money spending. I am not going to talk about any of that here, but i will say this.
This country is broken. Irreversibly and unfix-ably broken. We were once a great nation that stood up for democracy for all, Christian values, and a united nation. Our people have become so enthralled with celebrities, politics, parties, and agenda's to even care about how to fix any of them. All we do is fight with each other and that sickens me! America was supposed to be built on people working together to find solutions for the greater good. Voting for people who represented where we wanted our country to go, not on what party they are from or how pretty their words are. This country was supposed to be a strong, independent nation, not one that is dependent on foreign nations because we owe them so much money that they can claim our independence at any second. Instead we banter with each other, get a kick out of celebrities doing bad things, listen to music that is so morally wrong its despicable, watch republicans and democrats make decisions for us that most of us are not happy with, but dont do anything about it! How can a nation go through what we have gone through in our distant past, near past, and present, and not be united as a nation against the Tyranny of Communism and Terrorism? We are too concerned with "me me me" to look at anothers view point and find a compromise. We are too busy in our own lives to really sit down and look at where a candidate stands on important issues before voting and just vote for our party, because ya know thats the most important thing in life. We have embraced the idea of Communism with nationalized healthcare, and have let our Presidents rule us like kings. Honestly That scares me to my britches. I pray to God that this country finds it's way before its too late.The picture i started this blog post with said "United we stand" but are we really?
Think hard to yourself, what can we as a nation do to fix our issues ourselves? What can each of us do as individuals do to let Washington know they dont own us? What can WE as a nation and country do to make a difference? And how amazing and powerful would that stand be if we actually WERE united. Washington likes to flash things in front of our faces like gay marriage and gun laws in our face to distract us from the real issues such as the war overseas, the growing debt to China, and the growing communism in the legislation today. They have disconnected us from our past, and have made us oblivious on how to stand up for what we want.
Stand up America! Stand up for whats right, just, fair, and do something about it! Don't stand by! Let us be truly united under our one flag and raise our voices high!
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