How Is This Fair?

I don’t know whether to be happy or bummed that people just weren’t that annoying since last time I posted! I went about my week with minimal annoyance, aside from getting pulled over for playing with my earring (long story, but he was just doing his job and I didn’t get a ticket, so I’ll spare RPPD).

The only thing that really bugged me this week was flipping through channels and having to see Kim Kardashian’s pretty face! I was not annoyed because I’m jealous of her airbrushed beauty or the life she leads (though, I’d be lying if I said I wasn’t somewhat envious). It just reminded me of how much I dislike her. Obviously, I don’t know her, and she may actually be a pleasant person, but I really am starting to think that SHE SHOULD NOT BE ALLOWED OUT IN PUBLIC.

Now, don’t get me wrong, I am as guilty as most females my age, of sitting down in front of the TV and getting my fix of one of the Kardashians’ shows. I can deal with her being shallow, materialistic, and one of those celebrities who you just don’t see giving back. However, what I can’t deal with is her complete disrespect for the institution of marriage and rubbing that disrespect in the public’s face. My dislike for Kim K. really didn’t start until the “Fairytale Wedding Special” and subsequent 72-day marriage! How dare she.

Some of you reading most likely know someone who has had a marriage fail, I do too, so please don’t think I am judging all people who have had a marriage end in divorce; I’m not. If you gave it your all and it didn’t work out, so be it. 72 days is not enough time to give it your all. And, yes, I’m judging because it makes me mad!

There are same sex couples in the country, and in the world, who have been together for 20+ years and are not yet able to enjoy the right to get legally married and have it recognized at a federal level. Though things are looking up (this week the US Circuit Court of Appeals took a big step in the right direction by declaring that Prop 8 is indeed unconstitutional) there is still a long road ahead.

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So, to Kim K., Kris Humphries, and every other straight person who makes an absolute mockery out of the institution of marriage: First, count your blessings that you can actually get married. Two, maybe you all shouldn’t be allowed out in public...

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