ENTERTAINMENT?
For decades I have wondered why human beings find certain things "entertaining." Wrestling? Really?Boxing? We enjoy watching two people beat each other up? Why?
Even organized sports and things like auto racing and pretty stupid forms of entertainment if we just stop and think about it.
There are two areas that are specially poor forms of entertainment:
Animals
Animals are not meant for our entertainment. They are beings that deserve our admiration and respect, not the cruelty that results from being forced to perform. Zoos and circuses are prime examples of what we should not be doing with animals. I understand that zoos have some species preservation function, or at least that is what they want the public to believe; If they were truly trying just to preserve species then they would call themselves a sanctuary and not allow the public to come watch the animals as if they were some sort of show.Circuses, of course, have no excuses. I am glad they are closing and hope they will all be closed soon. Circuses are an obsolete form of entertainment we can do without. Neither animals nor humans should be exploited for the amusement of others.
It is no wonder people feel it is OK to hunt endangered species (see article).
Women
I have, for many years now, rejected the attraction to things like beauty pageants. This is especially horrific when it applies to children; they are often subjected to abuse by ego or money hungry parents that want to become rich and famous through the looks of their kids. That is so wrong! And these kids then are pushed into doing more of these things, sometimes with fatal results. Neither kids nor women should be used for the entertainment of others. To me, that is degrading and leads to so many problems, including the objectification of women that are turned into some sex symbols. That is ever so wrong.All this is another manifestation of greed; read the article on how the Miss America organization is punishing states that have pushed back against what they perceive as unfair rules.
It is time to evolve. It is time to stop supporting "entertainment" that is bad for our civilization and our planet. Neither animals nor humans are objects, nor should either be used as entertainment.
Are you bored? Go read a book, go for a walk, go for a bike ride, go volunteer at a homeless shelter, go pick up trash from a nearby road. Stop abusing animals and humans by using them for your pleasure.
HURRICANE/TROPICAL STORM MICHAEL
Other than minor damage to our siding, Michael did not affect us much. We were so lucky. Many lost everything, some even their lives. We are grateful for everybody's concern. May you all be safe and free of suffering.HONDA ACCORD JOINS THE FAMILY
We are happy to welcome MacKenzie's Honda to the family. It is now on our driveway and will be properly titled and registered tomorrow. MacKenzie drove it home for the 40 mile trip, and she did great. A few more driving lessons and she will be ready for her license test.
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