I have noticed that some people hide behind comedy
when they are being insensitive. In the wake of the recent shooting in Aurora,
Colorado I had the displeasure of speaking to one such person. This individual said
something to the effect that they hated their job so much they would rather have
gone to see the Dark Knight Rises in Aurora than be at work. Then this person
who will remain nameless processed laughed as if this was a joke. There is
nothing funny about what happened in Aurora, Colorado. I wish that people would
think before they opened their mouths to speak. Laughing at the misfortune and
pain of others even in an off handed way is unacceptable. This incident reminds
me of the people that think it is funny to make jokes about the Holocaust. When
will we realize that while we do have the freedom of speech we should have
enough decency to sensor what comes out of our mouths. Honestly I normally don’t
have a problem with people speaking their minds, or joking. I do however have a
problem with people making a joke when 12 people lost their lives and several
others are in critical condition. Please pray for all of the victims and their
families. And remember that just because you have a right to do say what you
please does not mean that you should.
Love Jenni
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