Things I Wonder

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.
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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.