I find myself turning off television shows that feature violence. The news is filled with violence. Political and sports rhetoric use violent language describing their plans. Even shootings in schools or public places has become so commonplace that we’ve become desensitized to violence. We accept it as part of everyday life. It doesn’t have to be this way. We can influence media produces by not watching their shows. We can become aware of our language and eliminate attack and violent words. We can, together, create a different culture where violence has no part.
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Something to Think About
I read a local online news story about a road rage incident. It seems both parties wanted to be in the intersection at the same time. This is not good. There was going to be a winner and a loser. Fortunately, there was no accident, but the parties from both vehicles stopped, got out and started screaming at each other. One of the parties drew a gun and threatened to kill the other party. The other party got back in car and hurriedly left but not before a bullet passed through the party’s rear and front window. Crazy, right? When we don’t have to win every race, or blame others for being at fault things usually work out. A simple wave and shrug of the shoulders by either party may have taken the heat out of this situation. Every event doesn’t have to be a battle.
