I lost count a long time ago, of how many FORWARDED emails I have received; especially as of late - given the current political contest. Most anyone who knows me, knows that I'm kind of (read really) liberal politically speaking. I'm also open-minded, considerate and very inquisitive. I wish other people were more open-minded, considerate and inquisitive. I wish this because those of you who aren't, can really piss me off.
I'm tired of getting forwarded emails that have taken facts and twisted them so far outside their means. Talk about taking things out of context. Please, before forwarding, do a little digging of your own to find the truth & come to your own conclusions, instead of just passing along the bologna that was set on the plate in front of you.
We live in a very fast-paced world and don't always have time to check the facts. If you don't have the time to check the facts, then you don't have the time to forward emails filled with lies written by fundamentalist nut jobs.
We all have our own opinion and beliefs. This is a great thing! Even though we may disagree sometimes, I'm glad we don't live in a one-size-fits-all world. Think about how boring that would be! That said, we all need to be more considerate of each other and their beliefs. I'm not saying we should tip-toe around certain topics, careful not to offend anyone, cause we all know how NOT politically correct I am. But damn – I wouldn't think of sending you a forward, bashing someone I know you like, no matter how true the email may be. The phrase "think before you speak" also applies to forwarding emails.
I am not a politician. Therefore, I do not, and will not, debate my political beliefs with you; just as I do not, and will not, debate my personal or spiritual beliefs with you. Unless you are running for political office, I do not seek to hear your political beliefs either; just as I do not seek your spiritual guidance unless I ask for it.
In closing: Opinions are not facts, even facts are not always facts (history is written by the winners). Nothing is black and white. There's always a shade of gray, another side, another view, another story, and another interpretation of that story. Think before you speak, and think before you forward a bullshit email full of lies meant to breed ignorant contempt.
Love, Me
PS - Go Barack HUSSEIN Obama!!!
