Outrageous

This is an interesting and useful article to consider, and perhaps for me to apply in my own life.

I tend to find it baffling that the people who comment on and philosophize so often on popular media figures 1) think they are entitled to judge people...period...but especially those they really don't know, 2) think that the fleeting thought they have about someone's words, dress or other behavior merit such strong feelings, and 3) think that their feelings, thoughts or attitudes are that smart, right, or worth espousing to the whole of the internet, their co-workers, their families, etc. etc.

On a serious note, the author is right - why aren't we outraged online and in real life by the truly outrageous - hunger, poverty, abuse?

I am going to claim my voice right here and now to say that I am indeed outraged that there is such an unequal distribution of wealth in the world. I am outraged that we don't respect the elderly more, that we don't take care of the sick with compassion, and that we don't vote for children's rights and well being. Those are the top four  things that outrage me today, and maybe by being truthful today about that, I'll be doing my part to question whether the lyrics of a pop song or the joke of a comedian are worth as much attention (or more) than really issues.

And if that doesn't work, I'll make fun of Canada. (My favorite line in the article - "Just to be clear, I have nothing against Canada. In fact, it's my third favorite country in North America.")