So there are times when you see or hear things that are just so over the line/out of bounds that leave you with a choice. A choice to let it go, jump on the bandwagon, or stand up and say something.
I am sure many of you can guess what I am talking about. After receiving "points" for standing up and saying something I am at one of those places for a little personal reflection. Already being a part of something that is a little fucked up to begin with. Maybe it is time for me to get as far away from this board as possible after seeing just how fucked up some people are in here and the lengths at which others are complicit in giving them a voice.
I don't know if those that made the comments they made are just that dumb to think there is an ounce of humor in what they said or if they are just that dark of a person that they need some serious phycological help. Either way they are not people I would ever want to be associated with. You can hide behind you screen names, keyboards, and dark basements. But you can't hide from your own salvation.
I for one can't just let this go. The comments that were being made over the last few days made me physically ill. And I didn't even know the person in question. To let those comments stand on their face would make me no better than the scum that made them. There have to be lines. There has to be boundaries. I come close to them often. But in this instance I couldn't sleep at night if I had crossed them.
I know these words will have no effect on the ones they are meant for. I don't care. You are not worth my time, energy, or empathy. For the rest of you I hope it does lead to your own personal reflection. Enjoy the rest of your weekends. For those that have been effected by the events over the last few days, you have my sympathy, and I hope you find the strength in family and friends to get you through this.