Some Dude Got Wrongfully Shot By Police... Again
The fact that this keeps happening is ABSOLUTE bullshit. Without doing some actual research (because do I look like a journalist to you?), a black guy was shot to death (6 I believe) by an officer in Missouri? Yea let's go with that. Either way the point is there are two sides obviously. Witnesses say he didn't show any aggression and went peacefully. Cops say they shot because he appeared to be getting a weapon from his car? Either way the guy is dead and right or wrong - it's the government to decide. So probably wrong. What's worse is that people have become someone protest-y over this and though some decided to protest peacefully, many others decided to loot and riot. Perhaps maybe you can tell by my tone of writing who's side I'm on here. Whether you like it or not, there is no justice to be served by rioting or looting. Especially looting. If you want to show your disdain for this officers actions, I guess you can riot - but there is no point in looting. You're gonna steal from FAMILY DOLLAR and WALMART because someone you may or may not know was wrongfully taken down by the law? If you're gonna loot and go crazy, aim it at the police station or municipal building. Looting stores just shines a light on how SELFISH you are that you've lost sight of what you believe was right (because I'm sure you heart was in the right place) and you turned it into a good opportunity to stock up on food and supplies? You're disgusting. What's even worse is that the officer was suspended WITH PAY.
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| "Ah, time for a few weeks off, take care of that body would ya, Jim?" |
This kind of thing needs to stop. Trigger happy cops who are jaded by power that they forget the very right of the people they swore to protect. I recall another story of the officer who put a choke hold on an asthmatic which aided if not caused the victims death. There's a little section in your tiny little rulebook that BASICALLY says not to use a choke hold... ever. How about just... don't be a dick, officer? That's a pretty good rule. Of course you probably don't know how to do that either.
Support ALS by Doing Nothing
An ice bucket challenge has hit the mainstream. Pour a bucket of ice water on yourself OR ELSE donate $100 dollars to support treatment/cure for ALS. The sentiment is nice, but I'm calling bullshit. Why? A good 95% who accept this challenge actually pour the water on themselves. This isn't helping ALS at all. "OH BUT IT'S SPREADING AWARENESS. MILLIONS KNOW WHAT ALS IS NOW." Hey, you know what? After the challenge finally hit the mainstream - EVERYONE STILL KNOWS (or at least those who cared to know) about ALS. They see some their favorite celebrities do it, they saw the news talking about it, they heard their friends are doing it. Heck, they probably saw something on their pop page on Instagram or Vine or some shit. If any of those outlets required someone to go, "Hey, what's ALS *google search*... oh," then BOOM the job is done. Awareness is spread, congratulations. You know what you DON'T have? Money for research and treatment.
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| I'm now AWARE, we don't have any money. |
I believe one of the worst things is that as mentioned earlier, celebrities are doing this. Really? Donate the goddamn $100. Don't try to relate with those on the lower pay scale by convincing yourself you're doing a good thing because all that comes out of is is more publicity for you. Your PR rep must doing cartwheels. And to end my small little rant on this topic... IT'S FUCKING SUMMER TIME (in north america). OF COURSE YOU'RE GOING TO DUMP A BUCKET OF ICE WATER ON YOURSELF. IT'S HOT OUT. DONATE THE GODDAMN MONEY.
R.I.P Genie
I feel kinda bad including my thoughts on your passing at the end of some angry ranting. But if I don't do it now then I'll never get the words on... digital paper. Thanks for everything Robin Williams. Being a 90's kid, I grew up watching you as Genie from Aladdin. Most of my favorites include Mrs. Doubtfire, Jumanji, Hook, Jack, Flubber, Patch Adams, Good Will Hunting, even Bicentennial Man and Birdcage I'm sure the list goes on. It was a rare mix of happiness and relaxation when one of your movies would play on TV on a free weekend. I would just sit there and watch you all the way through. no matter how many times I've seen it. But what sealed the deal for me, what tied everything together, was when you revealed your open fandom about the Legend of Zelda. Whether or not it is true, I'm left to believe that you even named your beautiful daughter after the princess herself. You will always be a wonderful individual that wasn't afraid to be a little over dramatic when it came to expressing yourself and telling jokes. You taught me to care a little less of what people think of me, if it means the joke will be funny. It's saddening to know how you chose to leave this world, because the media will just bank on whatever headline thy can get - but here at least I treat your passing with respect and hope that wherever your sole may be, it rests in peace - and a whole lotta humor in the afterlife.
ta ta kids
