I think the issues we have been discussing could be considered "weird" because some things like being a hermaphrodite, aren't things that we talk about on a day to day basis. "Middlesex" honestly has been my least favorite book to read so far. It seems to drag on forever at some points and i just don't enjoy it as much. I think the issues within the books are very interesting, I just don't particularly like the way the author has presented the story.
I don't personally have a problem with GLBT people. Two good friends of mine from high school are gay. I never treated them any differently just because I was straight. The last thing they would have wanted was for their friends to not accept them and look at them like they were different people. I respected then and their choices and I think if two people love each other, then they should have the right to be together with out people passing judgments on them. I feel this is pretty simple,but I of course understand that others have their own personal beliefs and feel that these types of relationships are wrong.
When watching the Westboro Church video I was shocked. I couldn't believe how these people were treating GLBT people. When they went to the funerals of soldiers, I felt that was completely and utterly disrespectful. They had no right to take things that far. It was really disgustung how this "mother" brainwashed her children into thinking that the message she was conveying was the right thing.
I completely agree with you about how what the people of the Westboro Church preached was disgusting and very wrong! It was crazy to think that a person would raise their children to believe this way, let alone think this way themselves. I also liked how you said that you think it's important that everyone respects each other because I also think thats important.
ReplyDeleteI liked how you brought up that you liked the issues in the book, just not the way that the author presented them. I agree with you there because at certain parts, the book just drags on but the overall concept is one of interest.
I think you're right in that the subject matter is a touchy one because it's not widely discussed or debated openly. Just like most issues, I think parents play a big role in shaping their children's opinions, especially if the parents have strong views. The Westboro church is the most extreme example I think I have ever seen because they have quite a few kids and each and every one of them holds the same view.
ReplyDeleteMiddlesex has def. been my least favorite book we have read so far as well. And for the same reasons. I agree. This topic is very interesting especially since it is a controversial topic, however, I do not like how it is presented by this author.
ReplyDeleteI agree. I also graduated with a guy that was gay, but he was as "normal" as everyone. He had millions of friends and also made out Homecoming court and was out runner up for homecoming king. He was loved by everyone and the sweetest guy you will ever meet. Most homosexuals are the same way as the guy I graduated. They are just like us with a different preference is relationship. There is no harm in that.
I was also is complete shock! I could not believe the things that the "mother" (I love how you put that in quotes) was teaching and telling them. This woman seriously needs help. God would never kill off soldiers because of gays. She is teaching her children horrible things and also offending people and really hurting them with her comments and slogans.