Natalie+W's+Op-Ed+Article

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I have spent a good amount of time deciding on what I should write about. It certainly IS the toughest part of this assignment. The solution? I shall make a list.

Just admit it. It's okay, no one is going to chase you down and beat you. You won't die. Just say it out loud: "I WAS WRONG." Oh well, life goes on! To those of you who never ever likes to admit that you've been wrong, man/woman up. A simple "sorry" won't kill you. None of us are perfect, we all make mistakes. Here, I'll set an example: "I'm sorry I said that golf wasn't a sport, it totally is. I'm sorry I said it was easy, it totally isn't." See? It's not that hard, try it out. You can't be right ALL the time. People need to understand that being wrong is part of being a human being and that there is nothing wrong with admitting to being wrong.
 * 1. People who just can't admit when they are wrong:**

There are many different kinds of ignorant people, such as these- Religious people: Just because I'm not a Christian means I'm a bad influence? REALLY? You people bug me the most. Just because I don't have a religion doesn't mean I kill people in my spare time, shoot up heroin, drink like Irishmen, (JK) or anything of the sort. Racist people: Just because I'm not a white girl means I'm a bad girl? PLEASE. Give me a break. I can't change the color of my skin, I can't pick the nationality I was born into. Homophobes: Even though I'm straight, you people bug me too. Why do you care if a man marries a man, and a woman marries a woman? Does that concern you in the least? Leave that topic alone already.
 * 2. Ignorant people:**

Here's the thing: I didn't tell your parents to ground you until next year, I didn't tell them to make you have an 8PM curfew, I didn't do ANY thing! Don't yell at ME, don't be mad at ME, and you certainly don't have the rights to hate ME. People, you need to stop blaming others, especially when they are not guilty. I know it is in our genetics or whatever to blame others for what is going on in our lives, it makes us feel better in a sense. But still. It's wrong, it's unfair, and it's hurtful. Listen to the girl who had just been blamed for something totally and completely out of her hands.
 * 3. People who blame others:**

Please stop saying you like the same stuff that I like EVERY single time. You can't possibly like everything that everyone else likes. Stop trying so hard. And stop copying me! I say I like green, you say you like green. I say I'm going to dye my hair, you do the same. Really now. You say dubstep is lame, I listen dubstep and suddenly you change your mind. I have no idea who you really are and what you really like because it seems as if you like anything that other people like! It is as if you don't have an opinion of your own, and that's not good. Bragging about things that you think people will be interested in is not good either. Please stop trying to please everyone, just do your own thing.
 * 4. People who are fake:**

Posting pictures of you and your friends smoking out of a bong is not cool. Pictures of you with smoke coming out of your mouth? Oh yeah, I'm so jealous right now. Hello? It's the INTERNET. Do you realize what that means? I suppose not, you're too cool for such a thing. Degrading yourself with half naked pictures is so cool! You're not a slut or anything! Seriously, kids. Think before you act. I know it's hard but it isn't impossible. Posting things related to drugs, sex, and violence is not something you want your potential teachers, family members, or bosses to stumble upon. You may think it's "cool" now, but it will have consequences in the long run. Oh and about that, no one really thinks you're cool. Half naked pictures of you make me want to throw up in disgust, and pictures of you and a pipe in one hand makes me want to laugh in your face for being so immaturely dumb. It's not cool.
 * 5. "Cool" people:**

Wow, I realized that all 5 things have to do with people. I guess people just bug me. I'm not saying I hate everyone, I don't think I even hate anyone at all. All I'm saying is that sometimes people can really make angry. OH! And to top it off, some blonde lady (who is an employer) at Fresh and Easy called me a bitch for no reason. That sure made my day! I guess this means that I chose the right topic to rant about.