Christianity: Is Ignorance Really bliss???

What's happening folks??  Glad you're riding with me one more week.  This week's subject is undoubtedly my most controversial post to date, and truthfully I may lose some with this one, but this is an area that I feel highly compelled to discuss and give my three cents in on.  If you feel the need to unfriend me, please do so now and don't read any further, with your close-minded asses.  This was inspired by a very touchy, yet relevant and important, video made by a widely known Atheist named Dusty Smith that had the balls to go there.  Here's the video, but I will warn you if you haven't seen this video, this may make you feel some kind of way.




This video had started some heated conversations, however they're certainly way overdue.  What this man pointed out was how it was Biblically okay to own slaves.  He pointed out scripture that backed this up, from both the Old and New Testament.  While we often use the Bible, as well as the Holy Quran, as the centerpiece for daily inspiration and instructional value for life itself, people fail to remember, or even acknowledge, that they're still historical documents.  It's been widely speculated and idealized that William Shakespeare actually wrote the Bible in the 1600s.  While Dusty was, at times, very inflammatory, he also told us historical truth that can be backed up and identified.  We, as Blacks, should already know that our ancestors had to adapt Christianity or die, there were no other options.  Keep in mind, because of fear and intimidation, we have also taught along down through generation to generation this subtle idea that 'White is right', which obviously indicates that if whites taught us something, it must be true.  However, we start tapping into our pro-Blackness and start delving deeper into our history about Black inventors, scientists, and other significant pioneers within our culture, but we seemingly don't ever acknowledge our ancestors pain when it came to Christianity.  It's been taught to us to never question Christianity, just believe everything in faith, but why is that??  Let me go deeper.

Let's look at the traditional holidays we celebrate.  Let's look at Christmas first.  In Christianity, we were taught that it was the birth of Jesus Christ.  He was born to the Virgin Mary and Joseph on that day, and we commemorate it generally by showing love and exchanging gifts and eating nice sized feasts on that day.  Besides the fact that this is a VERY commercial holiday, so many people aren't aware, or don't care, about the fact that there may very well be a whole other part to the origins of Christmas.  Historical documents and texts have stated that the true origin came from the Roman festival known as Saturnalia, which was named after the ancient Roman god Saturn, who was traditionally seen as the god of agriculture, liberty, and money.  Around the time of the winter solstice, the people would celebrate his birth by exchanging gifts and having festivals, with neither courts nor school in session during this few day period.  A couple of days after the solstice, the Roman people would partake in a lighting ceremony for truth and wisdom, on December 25th.  When  Christianity took a hold over Rome, the ideals embedded within Christianity took over, and much like slaves of Africa, people within the Roman empire either adapted or perished, much like evolution.

Let's also examine the origins of Easter.  This was originally a pagan holiday, in which the goddess of fertility Ishtar died in the underworld looking for her deceased husband Tammuz.  She then dies alongside her husband, however two creatures in the underworld sprinkled them with living water and they come back to life, thus both of them go back to Earth as light of the sun for six months, thus the cycle gets repeated every six months in its duration.  Christianity states the obvious story of Jesus' death on Good Friday, and resurrects on that following Sunday.  The symbol of the bunny rabbit actually goes back to the goddess of Spring Eostere, who was often associated with a bunny as a symbol of the arrival of spring and its egg represented the fertility of life.  However, this is never even close to being mentioned in today's society.

As far as Thanksgiving, there were a couple of stories that are associated with the holiday, neither of which are pleasant but we still celebrate them with glee.  In America, a Native American tribe was slaughtered by puritans.  Those that survived were sold into slavery.  It was named by the Governor of the Massachusetts Bay Colony as a "day of thanksgiving" for all the seven hundred men, women, and children that they killed or conquered, and it just so happened on the day known for the Green Corn Festival for the Peqout tribe.  Even further back then the 1600s, The fighters on the side of the Chrisitans conquered Northern Africa, in particular Turkey.  Which meant that the citizens that survived either adapted Christianity or died, or would be in exile, then would eventually die.  Subsequently the "turkey" represents the country from which our ancestors were enslaved or killed during this time period.

We, as Black people, whether Christian, Muslim, Buddhists, or whatever, fail to realize that religion, at least organized religion, has divided our culture for thousands of years, and we seem perfectly content with that.  As I  stated earlier, we're taught to research, question, and evaluate everything in our culture, but we better not touch religion.  Why not??  Is white really right??  Are we content within our ignorance?  I wrote about the show "Black Jesus" a few weeks ago and how up in arms our culture and community was over that show.  The question I have is, why are condemning and blasting a show about a Black version of Jesus (how many actually know his name was Yashua Bin Yosef?  I won't go there), but we'll watch movies all day depicting a White version of Jesus and won't say a word??  Mental slavery people!

Listen, I'm a Christian too.  I have a deep relationship with God and it's personal with me.  However, I reserve and deserve the right to question the history of Christianity, and there have been things that I've discovered that are inconclusive, and truthfully in some cases hypocritical, but when I ask about it, the response I get is "Believe it in faith".  Really???  I should just believe everything that was taught to me because it's seen as "the truth"?  You reach a point in your life where you want to find out YOUR personal truth instead of what has handed down to you, and it may not necessarily be your particular truth and your revelation.  You won't know unless you live life and let your truth get revealed to you in the way its supposed to be.  I believe in guidance, but one can't teach me or spit to me truth that got revealed to them about HIS or HER own life.  Don't ever be afraid to research and question ANYTHING, including your existence.  If not, you'll be a legitimately confused fool adapting to anything anyone tells you.

There's no doubt that this Dusty guy will get an enormous amount of heat, probably even white heat for his views.  Once you all get out of your feelings, however, will you look at what he said objectively?  This was uncomfortable to me because of how truthful it was and that it took an Atheist to back up stuff that I've had convos with friends over for some time now.  We, as Black Christians, go to church every Sunday (even though it should be Saturdays if you really know your Bible but I digress) and we get all this Word, but we take it and run with it without putting two and two together in many instances.  This isn't an anti-Christian rant, but this is me simply stating that there's a lot more to this form of religion than what we were taught and it needs to be researched OBJECTIVELY.  We'll say it's "relationship before religion", but if that's the case, why do we label ourselves "Christians?"  It was truly relationship over religion, we wouldn't label ourselves anything except followers of the God that resides in us.  How are we worshipping the messenger (Jesus, Buddha, Muhammed, etc.) instead of the creator of the messenger?  Ever notice how Catholics worship Mary mores than Jesus himself?

I could go on and on about this highly sensitive subject, but I'll go for now.  This wasn't made to dissuade anyone from what they believe at all.  I must emphasize that.  This is just to inform people to read, research, and ask questions.  Do your homework and your history.  I'm going to leave you with one of the most venomous, yet historically accurate, hip-hop cuts ever recorded.  If you're scared, don't even push the play button.  This is for those who aren't afraid to explore and think about their history.  This is strictly for the open minded.  This is the infamous Ras Kass single, "Nature Of The Threat".  This is very powerful so be forewarned.  Until next time, hold it down folks!

Freedom Of Speech...Or Being An Idiot???

What's happening world?  This is Brandon, or BK, back with another dosage of social commentary about what's right, or wrong, in the world and my three cents on it all.  There was hardly more of a controversial story than the story of the on-air reporter that openly quit just after her tag about the legalization of marijuana in Alaska.  Just after she stated that she was an owner of a marijuana club in Alaska, she then proceeded to say that she would devote all of her energy into fairness and into the legalization of the very highly popular recreational ( and medicinal) drug.  What happened next was shocking, as she then uttered the words "Fuck it, I quit" on live television before storming out.  Once the camera got back on the news anchor, she was understandably confused and embarrassed while going into the next story.  Here's a look at the clip.




There have been people that have been heralding her as a "boss" and "that's how you leave a job".  To those people, I say, HOW STUPID DO YOU SOUND?????  This is NOT how you leave a job.  The first thing I thought about, besides how embarrassing that was as a media professional, was the fact that there are tons of young Black female graduates looking to pursue careers in media and broadcasting.  This should've been a complete slap in the face to those young ladies just trying to get out there and make their names known and accessible.  I know quite a few young Black ladies that have worked, or are working, very, very hard to make it in the media industry to have someone like this ratchet chick mess it up for them.  For KTVA-11, there may be a chance they may never hire a young Black reporter for quite some time because of this incident.

The next day, Charlo Greene posted a video about her stance on marijuana legalization.  Clearly, she's passionate about the subject and, while it's commendable that she's standing up for what she feels is right, her using a four-letter expletive to do so was crass and professionally uncalled for, but not just on one level.  Before I go any further, I'll let you check out the clip that she posted the next day.




After this was posted, she then called in to a radio station to explain her actions that day by saying that she didn't plan on saying 'fuck it', but that she did plan on going out in a big way for her cause. Honestly, I'm all about the legalization of it as well. Listen, as a man of oft-times controversy himself, I'm completely all for voicing what you feel is wrong and what needs to change. Anyone that knows me knows I'm all about that, but it could've been done with more class than was exhibited.  In a time where the media does a good enough job making us look like uneducated buffoons, lazy good-for-nothings that make tons of children, and drama-filled relationship having people, we don't need to further fuel the flames.  It would've been all fine and good if she would've just stated her case and did a classier resignation instead of being befuddled and resorting to a 'fuck it' on live television, which further puts into the minds of the white establishment, "black people have no class".

I'm far from a stuck-up, nose in the air, looking down at other people guy, but miss weed advocate could've handled that better.  She did apologize to all she offended, but in the future, if there's an issue that you feel strongly about, voice it, express it, but don't follow the standard that Ms. Greene set, at least not in a sensationalized manner.  That wasn't a "boss", that wasn't even empowering, that was being a fool.  That's all for now folks.  See all you guys and gals next week.

Suicide: The Silent Epidemic

Good day people!  Hope everyone's week has been at least tolerable.  Just hang in there a couple more days, then the weekend will be here.  Unless, of course, you're still working, then this doesn't apply to you at all.  Nevertheless, on with this week's social commentary, and this one is especially important.

This will be a very sensitive, yet very crucial, area that I dive into.  Lately, we've seen a disturbing spike in depression-related suicides, both from the famous to the not-so famous and average, everyday people.  Although  it has been a very alarming problem for quite a long time, we were hit with a sobering bolt of reality when iconic comedian Robin Williams was pronounced dead on August 10.  The cause of death was "asphyxiation due to suicide", or in other words, he hung himself.  Who would've thought one of the most beloved and most brilliant comics of any generation had that many demons that he felt life wasn't worth living anymore?  It's been somewhat known that Williams had been battling depression and addiction for the better part of twenty years, but most like myself figured that he had finally overcome his troubles and was primarily in a better place within himself.  However, we had no idea whatsoever that pain was still a big part of his life, especially with events that may or may not have led up to his subsequent saddening passing.  Reports are that his marriage was on the rocks, his sitcom, "The Crazy Ones", was cancelled, he had to sell his Napa Valley estate, memories of past financial woes that were becoming prevalent again, as well as being diagnosed with Parkinson's Disease.  With these factors, and likely others even if strictly all in his head, it's almost no wonder that this revered entertainer revealed an even more clear truth about himself: he was human.  What we fail to realize is that even the strongest of humans have breaking points, some more than others.  This poor man struggled with a mental disease that most judgmental and "religious" people will never understand or fathom, and that's the devil of depression.  We will continue to smile whenever movies such as "Good Will Hunting", "Hook", "Jumanji", and "Mrs. Doubtfire" are seen, but we also marvel at his brilliance and wonder if he still had more monumental works at his fingertips.

Unfortunately, another public figure decided her life as well a few weeks after this heartbreaking passing.  Former X-Factor finalist, and member of the group G.R.L., Simone Battle, ended her life at the age of twenty-five.  On September 6, the young singer was found hanging in her room in what was a complete and total shock to all of her family and friends.  According to friends, she was "excited where her career was going", but rumors of financial troubles surfaced not long after.  In this case, nobody had any indication with what she was struggling with on the inside.  Williams' problems had been known since the eighties as he was in counseling and therapy.  This perhaps is the most unsettling part of this scenario.  Most never knew that she had a deep depression issue.

Last week, the wrestling community was affected when former WCW, WWE, and New Japan star Sean O' Haire committed suicide in his home in South Carolina.  The former three-time WCW Tag Team Champion had been struggling with addiction and severe depression (see a pattern) leading up to his tragic demise.  After getting released by WWE, he had a modest career in New Japan Pro, then he tried his hand in the MMA world and even some acting.  After failed attempts in each avenue, he relegated back to South Carolina and opened his own barber shop.  For especially wrestlers, the fame, notoriety and riches associated with the profession comes with severe costs.  These wrestlers are willing to put their bodies on the line on an average of three hundred twenty days out of the year with no off season to perform and give the people their money's worth.  However, with Vince McMahon pretty much owning the entire business, if you get let go from his promotion, there's only the indies, or a new career choice.  In 2007, fellow wrestler Mike Awesome committed suicide in events that almost paralleled O' Haire's.  He went from big time star to real estate agent.  Other wrestlers such as The Renegade, Crash Holly, Chris Kanyon, and three Von Erich brothers all killed themselves due to severe bouts of depression.  Coupled with situations such as no notoriety and, in the case of Holly, pending divorce, already fragile mind states can have the ability to implode.

Throughout time, we've heard of MANY musicians that have taken their lives such as the aforementioned Simone Battle.  To greats such as Kurt Cobain and Phyllis Hyman to emerging stars such as underground hip-hop collective Pro Era's Capital $teez and Top Dawg (Kendrick Lamar, ScHoolboy Q, Jay Rock, SZA, and Ab-Soul) vocalist Amiri Joh, there's a price to pay for fame, and that's if they even wanted the fame associated with their gifts.

Now comes my rant.  For all those who look down upon those who are struggling with mental illness such as depression and/or addiction should really be ashamed of yourselves.  Sometimes it's not as easy as one would think to just 'talk themselves out of it".  There needs to be friends and support to help them with any issues that would be seen as alarming.  Recently there was a story coming out of the Orlando area about a fourteen year old that took his own life due to bullying from his classmates. Suicide and depression is REAL.  All of us know a family member, friend, or friend of a friend that has had depression issues to the point of suicidal tendencies.  Everyone does have strength to get them through situations, but what do you tell the man, woman, or child that is tired of going on?  What do you tell these people when they feel life has turned against them or that they're tired of fighting?  Some self righteous asshole will call them 'weak' or 'pathetic' and they need to 'get it together'.  Kudos to you for being strong, but chances are when that front door closes, and that mask or makeup comes off, there are issues that you may feel are over your head.  If your way of maintaining is turning to God or whomever your higher power is, more power to you.  Unfortunately, there are people that feel they need more than that, they need change, whatever the change may be.  In the case of Robin Williams, here was a man that had riches more than the average man, acclaimed fame, and loved all over the world, but still was tired of the mountains in his life, even if some of the mountains were in his own head.

As a person that has battled pretty intense bouts of depression in the past, the best help you can offer a person is words of encouragement, even if it's quite often, a NON-JUDGMENTAL ear, and continued affirmation that they have a place in this world and that they will never have to go through their struggles alone.  With that being said, some people are so deep in it, they can feel alone even with the best friends in the world assisting them.  Praying for them is good, but also start being the ears these people need.  You may be the one to save their lives if you're not too busy throwing the Bible at them.

To my people going through the struggles of depression and suicidal tendencies, my heart is with you.  I've been you.  Hang on a little longer because as crappy as life can be, you also have a purpose for being here. The hardest thing is the patience of your truth getting revealed to you. Things will get better for you in any situation you're in.  I do understand that there's a point where you hit that wall and you no longer just believe, you want the actual proof and the actual change.  Not just the whole 'one day it will all get better' speech that we all get sick to death of hearing day in and day out.  Sometimes we'll get so caught up in our present that the future looks so distant.  Again, I've been there and any person with a heart that doesn't forget from whence they came would totally get it and understand only with their own story perhaps.  Instead of constant preaching and "tough love', how about some hugs and some reaffirmations that their life is special and because their lives are special, they are special.  Celebrities can possess more money than most hard-working people and still dwell in the sea of hopelessness and desperation because as Biggie famously said in 1997, "Mo' Money, Mo Problems."  Of course it's easy to say to someone living paycheck to paycheck, barely making ends meet, on the verge of homelessness, unemployment benefits running out, and other financial woes that the rich people and celebs probably can't identify with or purposefully blocked out of their minds if they did come that period in their lives.

Sometimes we need to find reasons, or a reason, to live such as family, a child, a spouse, or  anything else that's impactful and bigger than us.  Whatever that reason is, hopefully we can focus on that which is bigger than the problem or the issues that are disabling our growth, in spite of this fucked up, judgmental, self righteous world.  However, to the souls of those who took their own lives, my prayers go out to the ones left behind.  My prayer is that these people have found the peace in the afterlife that this life didn't give them, and deep down, that's all we really want in this world and in our lives, peace.

That's all for this bit of commentary.  I definitely could go a lot further into this topic but I'll end it for now.  Before I go, I want to leave with some media for everybody reading and viewing.  The first is a stirring tribute Jimmy Fallon did for Robin Williams on his Tonight Show.




Here's a look at a video from Simone Battle.  Promising talent.




Here's a look at the career of the highly underrated Sean O' Haire




Lastly, here are some cuts from Pro Era member Joey Bada$$ and TDE member Ab-Soul with their heartfelt and very somber pieces dedicated to Steez and Joh respectively. The latter has been referred to as one of the most emotional pieces of hip-hop ever recorded. Rest In Peace to all that felt that they needed more than what this life handed them.

Ray Rice: Backlash Or Bandwagon??

What's the deal cats?!  Decided to strike the iron while it's hot and do my social commentary blog a couple days earlier than normal.  This has been a red hot topic of discussion for the past 24-48 hours. The issue being Ray Rice and the very shocking video of him viciously knocking out his then-fiancee Janay in an elevator.  In lieu of this video, the Ravens decided to cut Rice from their roster and the NFL made a ruling to indefinitely suspend the RB.  After watching the video myself, even I couldn't defend the man's actions.  If knocking his lady out wasn't enough, he drug her limp, unconscious body out of the elevator.  It looked bad and there's clearly no way to even come close to defending the man's actions.

Today, however, Janay (now his wife, go figure) made news by publicly blasting the media for his firing from the Ravens and his suspension.  She stated that this has been a "nightmare" and that it felt like "mourning the death of her closest friend".  Although he owned up to his actions and made a public apology to the fans and to the league, the backlash from this video has been undeniable.  This has been such a topic that even celebs have made their thoughts known about it all.  Actor/Comedian Seth Rogan called him "garbage" and felt that he should be "banned from the NFL for life".  Many reflect this same sentiment.

Last week I posted video of a woman (again I use that term loosely, smh) beating her ex boyfriend with a pipe, then going to Police, lied about him beating her, and the police arrested him instead of the perpetrator.  I vehemently made my thoughts clear about how I felt there was a double standard about domestic violence in our society and how the law clearly favors the woman and automatically points them as the victim, regardless of the situation or circumstance, which was, and is a travesty and is disgusting.  However, in this case, much like last week's video, this was clearly an assault.  We can't say how provocative she was before the left hand was delivered.  All we can go off of was how big time that left of his connected to where she hit her head on the rail in the elevator and dropped.  Of course we can go into the possible very valid argument of "What did she say, do, etc. to set him off" argument.  In this scenario, she clearly did little to nothing to warrant that attack.  She didn't throw blows other than what looked like one slap or push before they got into the elevator.

Now is when I go into BK mode (if you don't know what that is, stay tuned).  In the light of the Ray Rice controversy, there lies a few more issues.  Is this backlash warranted unquestionably, or are there just people that just would like to jump on the anti-Rice bandwagon?  What do I mean?  Glad you asked me that question.  In February of 2009, R&B/Pop Singer Chris Brown assaulted his then girlfriend Pop princess Rihanna the morning of the Grammy Awards.  While there have been many rumored versions about what led up to that brutal beating, the pictures showed a severely beaten RiRi.  The only thing is, a lot of these people that were vilifying him wary on in this situation are still playing and dancing to his music years later.  They only went against him when it was apparently popular to do so.

Although this was a clearly violent act, let us not forget the fact that this woman also married him.  Whatever issues they had, they are apparently working them out for themselves and especially the children involved.  From this, he has lost endorsements, his team cut him, people can trade in their Rice jerseys for free, and of course there's the court of the ever-important (slide sarcasm in here) court of public opinion where he will now the get the "woman batterer" label.  Also, others in the NFL such as Ben Rothlesberger was accused of sexually assaulting a woman and was still able to play.  Meanwhile, Michael Vick was sent to PRISON for dogfighting and has been cleaning up his image since his release his 2007.  Atlanta wanted nothing to do with him upon his release and it wasn't until 2009 when Philadelphia signed him, and it was met with caution and trepidation then.  Boy we sure as hell can picky and choosey can't we??

Bottom line is this: the woman not stood by her man, but she's defending him.  Regardless of what anybody's opinion of this man is, it's clear by her anger towards the media that they're in another place and just trying to move forward (I forgot to mention that the incident was seven months old and NOW the full knockout video was released to the public.  Irony??? NAHHHHHHHH!!!!).  I'm sure he'll be able to get back into the NFL after some time has passed, however the matter is what team will be willing to roll the dice on this man?  Another question would be, if a team did decide to scoop up this man, how long will it be before he's scoring the winning touchdown for the team that just so happen to be your favorite team and you're cheering him and back on his team?  Promise you, there will people that will do so like the hypocrites they are.

That's it for this week...or at least for now.  Everybody have a great week and hold it down!

Double Standard Justice

What's happening folks?!  Glad you decided to come back and pay me another visit.  Much respect indeed.  This week's topic could ire some people, actually a lot of people.  It deals with double standards within society, especially within the justice system.  It's based on the above video, which has set off some occasionally heated debates about the subject overall, much less this video.  We will touch on that shortly.

Before I touch on it, I must give a R.I.P. salute to the great comedienne, Joan Rivers.  Brash, bold, and definitely fearless, Rivers was a giant in a male-dominated field and comedically told it like it was and was unrelenting and unapologetic.  With the tragic passing of Robin Williams still fresh in our minds a couple weeks ago, this opened up yet another wound.  I'm sure Williams and Rivers are making the residents in heaven or wherever they're residing at now crack up in hysteria.  They've joined the likes of other comedic icons that have transcended this life such as Richard Pryor, Chris Farley, and Robin Harris.  Prayers go out to her daughter Melissa and the rest of her family and friends.

Now, back to our regularly scheduled programming, or in this case blogging.  The above video was a disgusting look at how uneven our justice system can be, and I don't just mean racially this time either.  In this video, you see a woman openly threatening and ultimately striking this man with a metal pipe.  The irony is, she never got arrested...HE DID!!!  She apparently went to the police after this altercation and claimed he struck her, and without any questions, Beaver County police (these damn police people again) took twenty-four year old Justin Lindsay into custody for assault.  Keep in mind, the only thing he was armed with was a cell phone recording the whole thing, however police never took a look at the video before putting him in jail.  He did a week and a half in jail before charges got dropped and there's still no word as to whether this woman will be charged.

Okay, this is where I'm gonna have to loosen my collar and be prepared for any type of backlash I may get, but frankly I don't care.  Please spare me the whole "We don't know what happened before he pressed the record button" mess, stop it, I don't want to hear it.  Regardless of what was done beforehand, the fact still remains that this woman (and I'll use that term very loosely here) used an inanimate object, a pipe at that, to strike another human being.  This was not defensive, this was strictly offensive.  However, the fact that local PD immediately took her word and didn't check the video out until a week had past is unbelievable.  This is just an all too common example of the legal and justice system taking a woman's side over a man's side in practically everything.  We've seen plenty of instances where there were domestic violence scenarios where both the man and woman involved were in the wrong, however the man will be two to three times more likely to see arrest before he does unless he presses charges.

Domestic violence is only one example.  Let's talk about divorces and custody hearings.  We've heard about the unfortunate divorce news concerning Mariah Carey and Nick Cannon after six years of marriage.  The two have two children together.  In spite of Cannon's Twitter rant a couple of days ago concerning the media's twisting of quotes and words used by Cannon, Carey is reportedly going through divorce proceedings, according to Eonline.com.  Here's what will likely happen: they go to court, he will have to provide spousal support/alimony and likely child support because the courts will side with her one hundred percent totally over custody of the kids unless she was shown to be abusive, negligent or been a substance abuser.  That's how it goes in society and in the courts.  Unless there was a prenup involved, that's your most likely scenario and more.

Remember a few weeks ago when Beyonce's wanna-be-star sister Solange went to town on Jay-Z in the now infamous video in the elevator in the building that his industry party took place in?  We clearly saw an assault on this man, yet he stood his ground and never struck back.  However, in the court of public judgment and opinion, he was laughed at and clowned vehemently the next day or two afterwards.  It was pathetic, uncalled for, and hypocritical.  Had Jay as so much as laid one finger on her, he would've been vilified the world over.  Also there was the video that went viral of the young (ahem) lady that continuously cussed at, spat at, and punched the bus driver who was having an argument with her about her standing on his bus.  After the verbal and physical provocation apexed, he finally got up when the bus topped, and gave her an uppercut the likes of which would make Lennox Lewis or Mike Tyson proud.  The next day, this same tough acting woman went to the media, and played the '...but I'm a woman' card.  The driver, unfortunately because of the negative press behind it all, was subsequently let go by his job.  In this scenario, the "woman" was clowned and ridiculed because people actually did have a little sympathy for this man who was just doing his job and was in all honesty getting bullied.  However, situations like these, both in the legal courts and in the court of public judgment are far more the exception than the more.

That's not to say that there aren't cases where the female isn't taken to task legally due to actions like that woman with the pipe because we are hearing about these situations more and more.  However, here's another example of the double standard: if there was history of abuse in her life by her then boyfriend or anyone else in her life, and it may have been thought that these things could've "helped" to bring out this violent outburst, the judge or jury would give her some sympathy and might even give her a lesser sentence.  The man, on the other hand, wouldn't come out as fortunate, for there would still be seen as a "no excuse" mantra labeled upon him and he would have his reputation ruined.

To all those that still feel that society is not fair to them and there's no equality, please spare me.  As I just pointed out, incidents like these and many more clearly point out that not only do females have society on their side a lot more than they think, they definitely have the court system on there side a lot more than they think as well.  Although many know that very well and take full advantage of it like leeches and manipulative...females (I had to catch myself).  To those that think it's humorous and are, in fact, that evil, you will get yours one day and nobody will have sympathy for you.  None whatsoever so don't look for any, unless you're a plain out liar.

Also spare me the "what about the men" argument and speech.  This isn't about what men do.  We hear about it all the time.  About our screwups and everything along those lines.  This is about the unfair reality that there's just as much of a double standard towards men as there are towards women. Accept it or not.

Until next time, take it easy and enjoy your weekend!