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I think a lot of us wonder these whys. |
When I started this piece, it took on a life of its own. I am grateful and admiring of the thousands of groups and amazing people who are trying to make a difference. This isn't meant as an editorial or argumentative piece. It's just a look inside my head. Things I Wonder I wonder why people have to take more medicine to fix the previous meds' side effects. I wonder why people layer anti-depressants. I wonder why people don't look at the cause of their problems. I wonder why people think children are property. I wonder why people think money is the answer. I wonder why people blame illegitimacy on the child. I wonder why people think fixing the outside will solve their inside. I wonder why people treat the elderly as if they've suddenly lost their intelligence. I wonder why people blame bi-racial children for their ethnicity. I wonder why people think they can control a woman's body. I wonder why people expect a debit relief agency to show them how not to pay their bills. I wonder why people think criticism is an effective tool. I wonder why people take massive amounts of pills to fix their bodies' natural functions. I wonder why people think hitting solves everything. I wonder why people saying 'you owe me' gives them credibility. I wonder why people think freedom of speech entitles them to cram it down my throat. I wonder why people think credit cards are a blessing. I wonder why people don't see electronic devices as isolating. I wonder why people use shouting and cursing to win. I wonder why people expect others to fix their problems. . I wonder why people let different colors scare them. I wonder why alcohol isn't considered a dangerous drug. I wonder why people put a sheet over their heads while shouting, " I'm the right one". I wonder why people in banks charge us for using our money. I wonder why people tell you, "You are stupid". I wonder why people make decisions about you without you. I wonder why people who cheat the government are proud. I wonder why people ignore veterans living in the streets. I wonder why people think killing eliminates problems. I wonder why people who are short-sighted are directing this country. |