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 Perception, mentality and reflection -- TheJudge || Post in the forum
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Before you read on, I must inform you that my intent is not to piss off anyone by what you’re about to read. This is my perception, which may or may not be valid, of certain things that go on in the world that need to be questioned.
I’m sure you’re all aware of the events that occurred recently where an American, Mr Berg, was beheaded. I have seen the video. It’s very difficult to watch. I felt literally sick to my stomach when I saw the complete act. I had to get up from my workstation and head to the washroom because I wasn’t sure if I was going to vomit or not. If you choose to watch that video, that’s your right but I warn you that the images will trouble you deeply.
It seems not many people want to talk about it. I can understand that. It’s not easy. I am one of those people. Some days, I just want to unplug my TV and go live in a shack in the woods. I’m getting an overload of reality and the more I get, the more I think we should just blow ourselves up and make room for something better. I understand that by sheltering myself, I’m simply closing my eyes on reality and avoiding this harsh world we live in so instead, I write this article.
What prompted me to write this little piece is an American news station that I don’t even want to bother identifying who just took things to far. They ask viewers “should we air the video of the Berg beheading?” and they listed a URL for people to go and vote.
What the fuck is wrong with you people?
I almost stopped writing at this point because I figured the message was clear. But I have to keep writing. You see, this article isn’t related to the beheading at all. The question was just a trigger for me to stand up and say “enough is enough” because I scared myself with the very own thoughts which followed the question. My first reaction was to scream out loud to no one in particular “Fucking Americans!” I was angry. I could not believe what I just saw. And I was even more shocked at my reaction. For a split second in my mind, I branded every single American as fuckers, idiots, retards, inconsiderate self serving bastards, and the list goes on. Then I realized what I did and it scared me. Like I said, the thought only lasted for a split second. Unfortunately in other cases around the world, similar thoughts are becoming permanent. And for that, I partially blame the American media. There’s just no limits with these folks anymore. None.
America has a problem. They are being branded unfavourably and the perception of Americans by the entire world isn’t a true representation of your nation and nowhere near it. The media, who has the power to change that perception, doesn’t use that power. Instead, they make things worse by asking stupid questions like “Should we air the video of the Berg beheading?” I would like to think the typical American would be as disgusted by that question just as I am. This isn’t about censorship, or not wanting to face reality. This is about morale and ethic. My purpose is to tell you that your government and your media do not represent your best interest. I don’t want to turn this into a “Bowling for Columbine” debate although I feel Mr Moores had a good message for you. All I’m saying is that I can see where this hatred against America is coming from. The sad thing is that a very loud minority is the source of this misconception. A loud minority that I hope you will partly silence with the upcoming elections. I would also encourage you to watch only non American channels. Just try it for a month. Then go back to watching CNN and Fox and those other stations. Let me know if you see a difference in how the news is presented by other news stations from other countries. Let me know if you notice how the mentality of people is different, how they resolve conflict, how they deal with crime and politics. Let me give you an example: A Canadian electoral campaign doesn’t usually consist of selling the opponents as not fit for the job by pointing out their flaws. Instead, our candidates normally focus on their own strengths, their own views. They prefer to be successful in their campaigns by convincing people that they are the person for the job instead of convincing people why the opponent isn’t the person for the job. It’s based on merit rather than condemning the opponent. And that right there, as insignificant as it seems, is indeed a powerful illustration of different mentalities.
Would you want to see the Beheading video on the six o’clock new tonight?
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