This is what occurred on my facebook page today. I stand firm behind my belief that if you wouldn't say something out loud, you shouldn't post it on the internet. Am I wrong in that belief? Jennifer Mueller
- Jennifer MuellerApparently, this status needs some clarification. Though I admit that I did put it up due to someone else's status, I need to make it clear that it is not intentionally aimed at one particular person. It is aimed at any and all of my frie...nds on here that think that they won't get flak for the things they say. I do believe that the topics of Religion, Politics, and Homosexuality, will bring out the worst in people when they don't agree with your own views. Frankly, you can feel however you want about any one of these things, and it's no skin off my back. I have my beliefs, and you have yours. Just because they are different doesn't mean that we can't be friends, it just means I won't discuss them with you.
- Jennifer Mueller C - you are correct, and if anyone said something like that about my children, I would be beyond irate, and that person (or persons) would be immediately removed from my life completely. I don't need, nor do I want, people like that in my life.about an hour ago ·
- Carrie but you said that "you deserve WHATEVER flak you recieve" - so I guess I thought you were saying that was ok now...about an hour ago ·
- Jennifer MuellerI did say that. I guess I took it for granted that people would know that I meant that they deserved the flak aimed towards them, not their children. If I put up a status saying "All redheads are idiots" (and they're not, this is just an ...EXAMPLE!), I would expect those of my friends that are redheads to give ME a hard time about it, and be justifiably angry. I also know that 99% of my friends would never bring my children into the conversation and be derogatory towards them. I do NOT believe that making derogatory/rude/hurtful comments towards someone's child is ok. Especially on FB. People tend to think that it's ok to post things on the internet that they would never say out loud, and not have people's feelings get hurt. It's not true. If you won't say it out loud, you shouldn't post it.
- Jennifer Mueller You are entitled to your opinion, but so are other people. When you voice your opinion on here, do you really expect no one to respond to it? Just watch what happens with my next post. I'll bet that even my family members react towards it. I am going to post "Scott Walker is my hero". I have family that I know vehemently oppose him and his ideals, and I'll bet that I hear it! Regardless of whether I stand behind him or not doesn't matter. I am prepared for whatever I get.·
- Jennifer Mueller Oh, and I'm going to delete your last post on here - simply because I don't want anyone who reads this to feel they can message a complete stranger about what they perceive to be your opinion on homosexuality. I know what your intent was, and you have every right to your own opinion, which is why I responded to your original post in the manner that I did. I wasn't mean about it, nor did I attack your opinion or your beliefs, or those of your friends and family. I did say you should have known better.·
- CarrieI WAS prepared for comments from people - as a matter of fact the FIRST words of my status were "I may get some flak for this..." all I'm saying is that they went too far by including my family and friends in their nastiness. and I understa...nd that other people are entitled to their opinions as well and I respect that. what I don't respect is personal attacks involving children. and by posting this status aimed directly at me, I felt you were being mean. especially when we talked about it privately and you said you understood how I felt about the comments about my kids. I own what I said. that is not the issue here. I think we can agree on that?See More
There are obviously some things left unsaid in this post, like the personal and private conversation Carrie and I had. I will clarify a few things if you're wondering about them.
I have no problem with homosexuality. You can love whomever you want, and as far as I'm concerned, gay marriage should be allowed. Why not let them be miserable like the rest of us married folk? :)
If you have a problem with homosexuality, fine. I don't care. I don't want to hear your views, because there is no way you are going to change the way I feel about it, so don't waste your time or energy on trying. You believe anything you want. If you don't want to be friends with me because of that, then fine.
As far as Politics, I regretfully decline to discuss my views, other than to say that I am basically a Republican with some Liberal leanings, depending on the topic. Whether or not I support Scott Walker is my business. I won't discuss my views because I have seen many friendships torn apart by opposing political views.
And for religion, I am a NON-PRACTICING CATHOLIC. I put that in caps because I want to make it clear that though I believe in God, I don't necessarily believe in all the teachings of the Catholic church. I believe in a loving and benevolent God, and that the way to live a Godly life is to try to be a kind and giving person while trying to avoid sin. I also know that I am not perfect, and am a sinner, but that with prayer, I will be forgiven. That's my stand.
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