Natalie+M's+OpEd+Article

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 * Natalie M.**

They are a waste of time, energy, and space. They create nothing but drama. All these people want is to have control and get it their own way. Even if they are able to find some bit of luck to have a handful of followers, the number of haters continue to rise. A fake, ignorant, cheating, and lying person is not what I tolerate. People that fake their own personality in order to “fit in” are a waste. These “two-faced” people bring no progress to the world. They leave flaws in humanity that are left for the better to remove. Instead of setting good examples of how one should live based on integrity and honesty, they show nothing but the opposite. Their vibe can unfortunately become contagious and spread through a whole group of people, which is why it needs to be treated as soon as possible. Negativity is not what a society needs. Just like any bad infection, it needs to be diagnosed and treated as soon as possible. Once a person lies, cheats, steals, uses someone, or simply lacks the showing of respect, it can be hard to stop. And not only does it take willingness for the individual to change, but the surrounding others need to step up and point out when an atmosphere seems wrong. Peer-pressure is intimidating, so stepping up for what’s right takes courage. Knowing right from wrong is a gift, therefore it takes effort and willingness to change into a good person; it’s worth it.