Friday, June 29, 2007

If I find this offensive, am I being a hypocrite?


http://www.funnyordie.com/videos/df8207a6e7



In today's society, a fuzziness has developed between what is purely comical and what is considered purely offensive. It is my belief that actions and words within themselves are neutral, empowered only by the motivations of the agent of said actions or words. Where do we draw the line? When does something stop being funny and start being offensive? Is the above link simply comedy with a racial overtone or does it convey a negative image of an entire group of people using comedy as a camoflauge? If I laugh at a joke about Asian people am I wrong to be offended by this? Please visit the link below and let me know what your comments are below.

Tuesday, June 12, 2007

The state of relationships in the US....


Current statistics show that there is a 50% chance that marriages in the United States will end in divorce. High divorce rates are not uncommon to our society, but have and still pose an interesting question as to the reasons so many marriages fail and how such an ugly statistic can be lowered. Are the high divorce rates a reflection of the difficulties so many people face in regard to dating and relationships or are the diificulties faced by many in relationships due to the fear of marriages ending in divorce, which may sub-consciously cause individuals to shy away from fully committing themselves to their mates? All comments are welcome....