Thursday, February 12, 2009

To Each His Own

While out shopping with a friend tonight we saw this younger boy (about 15 yo) waddling around the food court. And I say waddling because he certainly couldn't walk like a normal human being because his girl pants were down past his butt and super duper tight.

I seriously thought he looked ridiculous and it got me thinking, does he know how ridiculous he looks?

I thought about telling him this but stopped myself when I remembered Kristen's post about the mom who got kicked out of Denny's for breastfeeding. If that person had kept their big mouths shut, that mom would've eaten her greasy meal in peace instead of being forced to leave.

So if I keep my big mouth shut that poor confused boy could keep wearing girly pants. He can do his own thing and probably be very happy about it.

My philosophy has always been to each his own. I truly believe that everyone is free and has a right to wear what they want, feed their child how they want and watch whatever they want. I hate that we have such harsh censorship and people freak out if they see a nipple in public.

If you don't like that boy wearing those clothes, keep it to yourself (just like I did). If you don't want to see that woman feeding her child, look away. If you don't like what they broadcast on TV, turn it off.

Isn't that simple enough? I mean, it's not rocket science.

I get that people want to express their opinion, I do. I have my own (obviously) and I express it, but I don't express it where it'll get people kicked out of places or TV shows shut down. I express my opinion but never try to force my thinking on anyone (except my husband when he wears something silly).

I'm a big girl, I deal with it in my own way.

Why is this so hard to grasp for some people?

6 comments:

Yaya said...

True-if you don't like it then leave, instead of forcing the innocent party to leave.
Good point.

Ashley @ Frexy Mama said...

I hate that you can't say Merry Christmas anymore because you might offend someone. I hate the way our society is so worried about the political correctness of the world that everyone HAS to censor themselves. It's sad :(
Very thought provoking blog. I'm discussing it with Mr. right now as I tell him what to wear :)

Sarah said...

Good point.

Mommy In Pink said...

Amen Sista!

E said...

Seriously. I had not heard about the woman in Dennys, but WTF?!? And I'm totally with you that the rule of keeping your mouth shut has nothing to do with husbands. ;)

La Mom said...

Hi there!
Was away this week and now am catching up on blogs. Merci for your lovely comments! You are too sweet!
I totally agree by the way!