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This week, I learned something. I learned how we, as a society, have a ways to go in
terms of how we...handle things.
Now, I originally wasn't sure that I was going to make this video. Mostly because I wasn't
100% sure about what exactly was going on, I'd heard a little but, once again, I wasn't
sure. The reason that I decided to make this video is for 2 reasons: 1. I was asked to
and 2. When I looked into what was happening I saw that the reactions were a little out of sorts.
Anyway, I learned two things. Let's start with number 1, obviously.
Alright! Number 1! Why are a lot of people shaming and verbally abusing the victim? SHE'S
A VICTIM. The last thing that we should do is further victimize the victim. She's been
through a lot, and it takes courage to face what has happened to her. The last thing we
should do is condemn her we should APPLAUD HER, in fact *applaud*. Her courage encourages
others who have been victimized to come forward. Words cannot describe how happy I am for all
the people who, because of this, have found the courage to come forward. By BULLYING her
you do the complete opposite. By doing this you further encourage the abuse of power,
the abuse of fame, the abuse of other human beings, and a myriad of other things. If you
think that that's okay here's what you should do: Back away from your computer, run far
far away, and never get on the internet again. Was that rude? I'm sorry. Anyway, this is
a perfect segway to...
Number 2! One thing that I see countless times is that we tend to idolize people and put
them on a pedastal that is so high that we tend to think that they can do no wrong. I
say we, because, even I am guilty of this at times. Is there anything wrong with looking
up to people? Of course not, in fact I encourage that. BUT, it's extremely important that we
don't forget that these people are just that...people. They're human beings, just like you, just
like me, just like the pizza delivery guy, and anyone else that you encounter. They make
mistakes just like we make mistakes. And that's what Tom did, he too made a mistake. But to
act like it's nothing and that he did nothing wrong, is terribly irresponsible. For those
that look up to him and any other celebrities, say Justin Bieber, for instance, it's important
that we also HOLD THEM ACCOUNTABLE. Accountability helps us grow and be better people. And isn't that what we want
for those
that we look up to?