I think we’re all guilty at one time or another of pointing a harsh finger (sometimes the middle one) at groups of individuals because of the actions of a few.  Nowhere is this more prevalent than talk of religion, sex and politics.  For this reason alone, Freemasons are discouraged and even banned from such discussions while they meet.  Still, there are always opinions to be had and I am saddened when a group is singled out for the actions of one of it’s members.

My previous post is a good example.  No one has contacted me saying I’m an evangelical Christian hater or anything like that, but it would be very easy for some to believe I think Mr. Robertson to be the poster child for both Conservatives and Christians and therefore I hate everyone from Republicans to the baby Jesus himself.  To use such a broad stroke in comments or beliefs is caustic, hurtful and ignorant.  That is my opinion, whether you wanted to know it or not.  If you’re going to paint your comments with a brush like that (cliche intended), take a lesson or two from Bob Ross (even though he’s dead).

I just listened to a clip from Keith Olbermann regarding the statements of Pat Robertson and Rush Limbaugh regarding Haiti.  These comments may not be fair, they may even be based on words taken out of context, but I believe Mr. Olbermann makes his attack with laser-like focus and somewhat illustrates my point.  Have a look/listen:

Maybe we could just stop for a moment and quit taking this opportunity to attack others at the expense of thousands of lost lives.  You can’t see it, but I’m pointing my finger right back to myself.  It reminds me of a running joke around the TW home…who has two thumbs and needs to quit being an ass and put things into perspective?  This guy.  You’d have to see it to appreciate it.