I look forward to a time in future when one can live in peace while boldly displaying their choices for the whole world to see, a place where others don't judge you for who you are or for expressing your opinions.
All my life, I've been judged for my thoughts and opinions, my choices and preferences. I thought I had rid myself of all the societal pressures when I came to the land of the free and home of the brave. But, that is not to be. My birth and so called heritage follows me around and probably will till the day I die. Just because I was born in a certain geographical location, I am expected to follow the news and events of the area, support local politics and express thoughts that conform to that region. I choose openly to not do so because my loyalties lie elsewhere, my thought process is different, my choices are made independent of the shackles of what "society" thinks. And, I'm judged, questioned, ridiculed. It doesn't hurt me because I know I am forward thinking and those who ridicule me are not, but it bothers me a bit. Enough to write about it. This has gone on long enough. I have made my choice. In fact, I made it a long time ago when the unjust world sat quietly while my mother was facing the consequence of being a woman in a country that didn't value them. I made my choice the moment I knew I had one. There's no turning back now, no wish to undo or remake my choices. I am proud of who I've become and I couldn't have done it back from where I came.
I look forward to the day when people just let others be. I don't ridicule others when they express their opinions about the goings on in another part of the world, so why can't everyone just return the favor? Why should we always express opinions and issue judgements on others' choices? If there's anything to be judged, look inward. Have you always been perfect? Made all the right choices? If you think you have, good for you, bravo! Continue to make those choices in future. Maybe not judging others should be added to those good choices.
Just my opinion on your choice.
