Reflection

Currently, there is a joke going around about someone being gay. Intially, it was hilarious, all of us speculating whether it's the truth (we still have not confirmed it) but after some time (yeah.. it takes me THAT long), my conscience starts to gnaw on me and tells me that it's a MEAN joke.

Why this sudden change?

The person intended is A VERY NICE person who, if I were to ask for help, would willingly sets aside his/her time to assist me. He/She is also a caring person and never once did I hear him/her bitch about someone. And when he/she talks to you, he/she talks to you humbly, unlike some people who even when at fault, will look you in the eye and think nothing of his/her mistakes.

Now, my question is.. why is he/she butt of the joke? Is it because of his/her sexual orientation? If that's the case, wouldn't people who are involved in pre-marital sex should be condemned too? But no.. I don't see these people being made fun of.

What about people who steals other people boyfriends/girlfriends/spouses? Are they much better? But no.. I don't see these people being made fun of.

My point is, everybody has flaws. But to laugh at other people's flaws is a MEAN thing to do. What gives you the right to laugh at people? Does it make you feel superior? Or does it make you feel like you are in a group?

I am a LOUSY human being. Why do I say so? Because there are few things which happen right in front of my eyes which I don't dare to speak up. What I did was try not to participate in such conversations. As a close friend advised me, it takes time for people to realise that they are wrong. We can't just impose our thoughts on them.