Jonay
Entitled Much?!
Nov 07, 2014
I have a feeling this is going to sound like a childish rant, but it has been on my nerves for a while now. I have decided it is time to let loose with the truth (as I see it).
I have talked to a lot of people in my life who have felt entitled. Whether it is for food stamps, the latest fashions, or ultimate respects, a lot of people seem to think that their existence automatically entitles them to anything and everything. While everyone is entitled to their beliefs, I do not agree they are entitled to anything they want.
Everyone claims a reason for their entitlement, but is it really a reason? I do not believe so.
People should not be entitled because they grew up with shitty parents or in a poor neighborhood.
People should not be entitled because they had a hard time in school.
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And this is where I need to stop. I cannot tell if I am projecting or if I am just pissed off that everyone seems to know what I am entitled to receive. No matter their own faults, they know EXACTLY what I need.
I cannot help but be upset by the 'fat shaming' ads. It has been on my mind since I read about it yesterday. I don't live in a large city, so maybe I am not exposed to enough, but when I saw the article on the ads from PETA, I was hurt - it was wrong...unbelievably wrong.
I understand they are trying to gain awareness to their cause, but I do not believe for one second that their intentions were to bring to light the health benefits of going vegan for overweight/unhealthy people. I doubt they ever stopped to think of all the people that probably joked (as I know I am one of them) about feeling like a beached whale. Any reference made to it was an attempt to hide my disgust/contempt for myself, but I sure as hell did not need anyone else telling me what I already felt.
Bringing awareness to going vegan could have been done other ways. I gained more insight and was more interested in the idea when I saw the documentary "Vegucated" than I did with the ads that only proved how everyone (individual or otherwise) feels entitled to slam the overweight community, as if we are the cause behind their mission.
I do love myself and I am not going to stop my journey because of this, but I would be lying if I said it did not hurt to see such cruel and thoughtless behavior. I am worthy and I will fight another day to have my second chance at life.
