Ok. I know this is OLD NEWS! LIKE REALLY REALLY OLD NEWS! (but I bet most of you don’t even know about it)
Ok, I was watching youtube, and then I came across this video about 8 teens getting arrested for beating up a 16 years old girl and posting a video on youtube/myspace.
Basically, what I know (after watching only 3 videos, so most likely inaccurate as of now) is that all 8 of them went to jail and are now under house arrest. And they cannot go to school, or any school events, eg prom, graduation, etc. And they cannot use myspace, facebook, etc. They are STRICTLY not allowed to leave their houses, unless they ask for permission from the judge.
It is, to be honest, too light a sentence. Oh, I almost forgot to mention what happened to the victim. Ok, basically, one of the bitches tricked the girl into coming over and then they beat up the girl and smash her against the wall after which she went unconscious. So they waited for her to gain conscious… before continuing to beat her up. RIDICULOUS. (Spell that for me, Fergie! R-I-D-I-C-U-L-OUS, yeah!)
And one of the parents think that it is okay cause technically they are fight one-on-one. RUBBISH.
Oh and some of the girls are facing a harsh sentence because they are charging them with KIDNAPPING. Brilliant.
I mean, it is very ridiculous how some people just have no value whatsoever, and they will do whatever they think it is so cool, and are completely followers. It is just ridiculous.
Oh and on another note, this doesn’t just happen in the US.
I was talking to a cab driver the other day, about the election and stuff. (oh yar, first time I heard a cab driver swear! haha) We were talking about how people often “blacklist” America as a horrible nation with horrible spoilt people. And on the other hand, when these people in other nations get in trouble, the first time they would do is to call the Americans for help, be it natural disaster or whatever. My view on this is that I feel that America is just like any other country just that it is always under the spotlight. America is like a celebrity nation, whereas other nations are like normal people. It is like when Kylie gets cancer, the whole world knows about it, whereas any other Average Joe gets cancer, no one knows or bothers. It is like when Britney shaves, the world gets obsessed with her bald head. That is America. America is just like any other nation with similar, if not worse, problems and people. Just that America is under everyone’s watch.
I used to be a very liberal person, but now I starting to see the way a conservative sees things. And yes, I now do think that young children are exposed too much. They are watching SAW (online/DVD) when they should be watching Little Mermaid. (although I was watching a video about some of the sick things on little mermaid, such as the Priest having a hard one during the wedding, if you know what I mean). Yes, now I do feel that perhaps children or even teenagers should not be overly exposed with television and the internet. I am certain that I will not let my children use the internet until they are of reasonable age, unless I am by their side.
Can you imagine, your 5 years old child using the internet and like porn appears and violence videos. Think about how disturbing it would be for that child!! Imagine a 5 years old watches videos like “2 Girls 1 Cup” or the pain olympics; I am a virgin to both videos, by the way. I wouldn’t even allow my child to watch tv after “prime time”. I wouldn’t even allow my children to watch the news. I will record the news and only show selected parts of it. I think that is what all parents should do when their children are young(er). Can you seriously imagine what will happen to your 7 years old, when he watches BBC or CNN and there is a woman covered in blood, running on the streets half naked? Trust me, it is be on his mind for a very long time.
Yes, you might think I am being too protective. But I am not, I am being “protecting”. I would still allow my children to watch tv, eg Amazing Race, Cartoons (that are less Tom and Jerry but more Spongebob), CLEAN COMEDY (no FRIENDS, EXTRAS, basically most sitcoms). Basically stick to the cartoons, now that I come to think about what is on television.
I think I have rambling on too much.
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Ok, I bought SNOW PATROL’s new album today! (with DVD and all) and I also got SARAH MCLACHLAN’s greatest hit. Basically, I got most of her songs that are already in the greatest hits, but I just want to “support” her through her separation, being a great fan of hers.
I should be getting back to studying tomorrow and FOCUS all day.
Also, I have made my decision in not going for my class chalet, cos I honestly see no point after these 2 years (kind of sad but cannot care less).
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Oh, since I am blogging anyway, might as well blog about something that I realised about myself and hopefully I can change.
I realised that I am never satisfied with what I have. Especially in relationship-wise, eg family, friends, etc. I am never satisfied with the friends that I have or the people that I am with. And every now and then, I will always think and wish and hope things like, “Oh, I wish I am friends with Andrew” or “Why can’t be friends with someone like Andrew”, etc.
And I don’t appreciate what I have. Yes, I always wish for better companies. But I do accept the fact that some friends are better not having. I do agree that friends make a huge part of a person’s life and hence they can be a positive or a negative influence.
To a special friend, you were never born the way you are. It is what your surrounding and your environment that made you what you are. You didn’t have this sudden behaviour or mindset when you are born; but you developed such behaviour and mindset as you grow up with the influences around you (your friends and your family). I would love to tell you that you have to make a decision on who you should be around with. Yes, sometimes that decision is the hardest you might ever make, but what I have realised that usually the hardest decision is the right decision. Sometimes you have to work towards a future that you would love having and not believe that “this is who I am, and I cannot change who I am”. I think that is wrong and untrue. I just hope that you know what is best for you and such.
I promise that I will call you once we get through all this shit and just talk (if you want to; if not, it is okay with me). And perhaps explain my decision and stuff and hopefully, you see where I am coming from. I wish to do so, cause I do realised that I didn’t show you at least the respect you deserve.
In my mind, I have a perfect future for my life, and I really what to live that. And that is who I am cos I am who I want myself to be.
martin.
