Two Mondays ago I made a decision. I’m done. I’m so over people. Okay, I have been over people since I was about six, but still. People are nasty, condescending, belligerent, and lately obliviously obstinate. So, here it is, my open letter to the non-budging keyboard warriors.
This all stems from a post that my father’s cousin shared on Facebook. I feel that it must be addressed. And a reaction or comment on the post won’t amount to much of anything. This man, I believe, is trying to address things in a positive manner. However, his choice of words, and stances in arenas that he doesn’t know and understand are making him look like a extremist. Today’s post is brought to you by his post quite recently. The shared media stated the following: News Flash: The government is NOT in charge of Halloween, Thanksgiving, or Christmas, STOP asking if we’re still going to have them. Oy. Where do I begin. This is a run-on sentence. Please fix grammatical errors. Please. Okay, down to business. No, the government is not “in charge” of the holidays. But I think it’s interesting that you don’t acknowledge the facts of these holidays. The fact that the holidays made it to your calendar shows that the government was has actually deemed them holidays. They are supported largely enough in our country that the makers of calendars are to put the holiday as listed by the federal government’s desire. Don’t understand? How many of you know what Patriot’s Day is? Well, if you don’t live in Massachusetts (or have lived there previously) you probably don’t know the holiday. Why? It isn’t a federal holiday. It is a local holiday. There will be no mail distributed and the banks will be closed in Massachusetts. Here in the south, all clear. That’s why it isn’t on your calendar. The real reason that this post drives me beserk is the “Stop asking if we’re going to have them” part. Dear Irrational Posters/Sharers, People are not asking about whether or not holidays are still happening because the big, bad government is trying to take them away. People are asking about holidays because they are considerate people with souls not weighed down by the intentions of evil. These people are asking because the holidays mentioned focus on large groups of people. Whether or not you are concerned with the virus does not matter in the asking of the question. Citizens are asking because they are concerned for their own well-being, and the well-being of their loved ones. I would like to share with you two examples. I live in a neighborhood of over 700 houses. Our neighborhood is a big go-to spot for children at Halloween. Depending on the street you live on, you could distribute candy to over 600 children on that night. As October approached, my neighbors posed the question of whether or not our neighborhood would be participating in the typical Halloween festivities. Why? They want to know if they should buy their candy to hand out. They want to know if their children should have costumes. They want to know if a good number of houses will be handing out candy or turning off their porch lights. It is in no way a judgment of people, but simply a curiosity so that they may plan for the time ahead. Nobody had mentioned the government. We have discussed that this child has kidney issues and will not be out and about. This mother has an autoimmune and they will not be participating. The vast majority have stated that Halloween is frickin on no matter what. So there you have it. It’s for planning. It’s for concern. The second example would be from my dear uncle. Each year they like to host Thanksgiving. This year is no different. They want their home packed full of us idiots gorging our hearts out! (This is my favorite holiday for a reason.) When he sent out his invitation for this year, he worded it very poignantly. He stated that they would be continuing the tradition, though things may change if outbreaks occur, or new rules are put in place, etc. He also stated that for as much as he wanted everyone to be there, he understood that each section of family had their own things to worry about. Some care for elderly parents. Some are old enough to be the elderly parents. Some have little ones. Some of our family may be acting more cautiously than others. The family members that choose not to come due to the virus, caution, and care are no less loved than the ones that join up for basketball in the driveway, and football around the big screen. In both of these examples, the idea was that our normal version of the holiday had the possibility of being disrupted. The people changing the plans of normalcy for the holidays have not been our government officials, but our neighbors, friends, and families. I was told by a woman that she didn’t need to wear a mask because she wasn’t living in fear. I wear my mask begrudgingly. I don’t want to. I do it, though, not for myself, but for others. I wear my mask in case I’m asymptomatic. Let’s face it. When you look at the list of symptoms that aren’t the respiratory issues, my health on a regular basis matches up with the virus symptoms. Even some of the respiratory issues match my regular life. I could have it now and not know it because I’m in a flare. Maybe this isn’t a flare, maybe it’s the virus! So I’ll wear my mask for you. Not because I’m scared I’ll get it. The language and attitude that comes from people is a bit unbearable these days. Understanding and compassion have been thrown out the window for name-calling and belittling. I urge you all to think about what you’re posting before you post it. Stop and think. If you have an issue with what someone is saying, ask yourself why it bothers you. I truly believe that if we would just stop and truly reflect, try to understand where others are coming from, we could change the world for the better. And I think we need better. Signed, An incredibly tired woman that is so completely over everyone’s entitlement and poor attitude.
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