bad. The world as a whole is comprised of differences: different
races, different religions, different locations, different viewpoints,
different stances, different arguments, different looks, different
genres in the arts (music, painting, etc.)---the list is endless. Yet,
what some individuals lack is the ability to accept differences. A lot
of people are close minded to what they disagree with or don’t
understand. Some of these people have logical arguments to back up
their arguments and some don’t. (Yes people-believing something only
because your mom and dad did is not a logical argument!) However, by
accepting someone else’s differences doesn’t mean that you agree with
them-it just means that you realize they are different than yourself
and that there is nothing wrong with this fact. I disagree with
people regularly but as long as you have an educated, communicable
backing to your opinion or belief then I will actually listen to what
you have to say. Now if you don’t have any clue what you are talking
about then that’s a whole other story. Just being able to sit down
and have a conversation with another person in regards to the
difference each of you share is a rarity and part of the issue with
today’s society. It’s fine if you were raised in a specific manner and
you feel a certain way because of that, but that being said it doesn’t
mean that it is acceptable to still live in the same mindset that you
had back in the 60’s, 70’s or 80’s. Times are continually changing and
though you have every right to your own opinion and the right to talk
about, you at least need to realize that you aren’t living in the same
world as you were before. You need to accept that changes have been
made in politics, law, media, technology…. In order to keep up with
the evolution of society.
A hotly debated topic right now is gun control. I personally do not
feel that by creating stricter regulations in order to purchase a gun
to begin with or placing limitations on what guns you can own will be
able to curb violence. However, I work in a prison and I have a
different viewpoint than a lot of people have. Now if every crime on
this planet was committed by a gun and no other type of weapon----then
I’d be the first to say dismantle every single one. However, that is
not the case. Crimes are committed utilizing all sorts of weapons:
guns, knives, bombs, hammers, shovels, etc. etc. Have you ever read a
news story about a murder that was executed using just a simple,
common household item? Like the above mentioned hammer, knife, or
shovel. I have on numerous occasions. However, if it is your argument
that the easy availability of guns is why some crimes occur-then are
you also going to restrict other items as well? Item’s where their
restrictions would be less logical than that of a gun. Doubtful! A
criminal is going to commit whatever crime they want to commit
regardless of what stands in their way. When was the last time you saw
a criminal (at least one with a record already) walk into a gun store
to purchase a weapon that they plan to use for their next crime? I
will be the first to admit that we do have some very ignorant
criminals, but I would be willing to bet they are probably going to go
buy it off of their good buddy down the street first. In the
situations where they have obtained weapons through the means of their
parents or similar sources, that’s not avoidable. Their parents would
more than likely pass what ever background checks they are forced to
go through, or red tape you put up for them. Still allowing those
youngsters access to the weapons you are trying to prevent them from
having. I truly believe that one bad apple spoils it for the bunch!
However, just last night I set down and discussed my opinion on the
topic and a co-worker discussed his. Did he change my opinion or did I
change his-no-but at the same time, we mutually respected each other’s
separate opinion. That is they key!
Some people stand so directly in the way of their own interpersonal
growth. How do you know you disagree with another if you aren’t
willing to hear what they have to say to start with? In order to grow
you have to evolve mentally. You can’t just stay in the same place
forever.
On a side note-I do truly believe that crime is committed through the
choice of the individual. Most individuals feel that the worst crime
you can commit is murder. It’s something you can’t ever take back,
fix, or change. There are numerous instances of differing variations
and styles of murder that can be acknowledged:
*The one on everyone’s mind is the bombing in Boston, and everything
that occurred in it’s aftermath. From reports though the older brother
had some issues, the younger brother had any reported altercations
with law enforcement or other officials. The older brother was even
interviewed and cleared by our own FBI.
*Jodi Arias - a 32 year old woman accused of murdering her then
boyfriend, Travis Alexander, on June 4, 2008. Alexander was shot,
stabbed almost 30 times, and had his throat cut from ear to ear. Arias
is claiming that she was emotionally and physically abused and feared
for her life.
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/04/1
*Mario McNeill l-this trial is about to start soon in NC. McNeill was
accused of raping, kidnapping, and murdering Shaniya Davis back in
2009 in Fayetteville. The girls own mother according to documents also
had a hand in what happened though she was the first to initially
report the girl missing. Antoinette Davis, the girls mother, is being
charged with first-degree murder, indecent liberties with a child,
felony child abuse, felony sexual servitude, rape of a child, sexual
offense of a child by an adult offender, human trafficking and making
a false police report.
http://www.wral.com/mystery-defense-mot
*James Holmes-this is the individual who opened fire in a movie
theater during the latest batman movie. A total of 12 people were
killed and 70 were injured.
http://www.wral.com/colo-prosecutors-ma
*Paul Curtis-the 45 year old male from Mississippi that alleged sent
ricin-laced letters to the president and other officials.
http://www.wral.com/family-says-acc
*John White-convicted of murdering his fiancées daughter by repeatedly
striking her in the head with a mallet and then choking her with a zip
tie. Before this he was a minister.
http://www.wral.com/mich-minister-g
As you can see.. people aren’t always good!
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