Egad, the media is fellatioing something different

You know me. I dislike the media fellatioing people, whether it be the corpse of a dead celebrity, a celebrity who resembles a corpse, a celebrity whom should be a corpse, or just an attractive celebrity that no one should really care about THAT much...oh and athletes.

Thankfully, the media has begun suckling something different.

But I'm still not impressed.

With the 10 year anniversary of that fateful day approaching at the speed of time, the networks (and associated news outlets) have taken it upon themselves to latch their dirty mouths upon the human interest story that is the police and firepeople (and children of said individuals). Don't get me wrong, I respect those public servants more than any other job profession, but are they the BEST PEOPLE EVAR, or THE MOST HEROIC PEOPLE IN AMERICAN HISTORY? No. These people are people just like you and me. They performed a heroic act in the face of certain death. I'm not arguing with that. Who are the news outlets to say that some of these people they are praising weren't, say, closet pedophiles, meth addicts, wife beaters and/or software pirates? By blowing someone's deeds out of proportion, to an astronomical degree, the masses' massive asses stay in front of your boob tube even longer, that's what happens. ...and don't tell me all those people were "innocent" people. Don't be naive. Just by the law of averages, there was probably at least one adulterer on each floor of that building, and that would just be counting the scumbags who "work late" and not even considering the pilferers of millions of dollars who can no longer sail their yacht in the outer banks b/c they are dead. d.e.d. dead. Your bible says something about that kind of morality, doesn't it?

It's the same reason why I don't stand and applaud the military service people at a sporting event. Sure, they serve our country, and by extension, me. But, I can't judge someone just based on the uniform they wear and the fact that their military branch is pulling a PR move to attract recruits. People I personally know to be heroes, I'll give them the thanks they deserve. A stranger, I shall not, especially military individuals. They have the potential to be the worst kind of hero. The one that kills people in the name of what's right. Last I checked, terrorists do the same thing. We applaud our soldiers for protecting us, but had they not had the uniform on, they would be jailed for life. Flag-waving hypocrites are we.

That brings me to a different angle. We, as a country, support these protectors of freedom, but are woefully ignorant to their plight in cases of health and welfare. In this economy, many with money say that no one deserves a handout. Change your mind. Our veterans and service-people injured/wounded and those developing health problems directly related to their jobs, are underfunded and ignored. Broken families of 9/11 have been forced to reach out with fundraising efforts because the government doesn't care enough about them (and doesn't have the money, but that's another story). The Veteran's Administration is underfunded...but that's ok so long as our front-line boys keep getting their ammo, right? I support causes like the Wounded Warrior Project and their fundraising efforts for this exact reason. I may not support war, but it's retarded to turn your back on someone just because they aren't physically able to do your bidding anymore. That, my friends is an atrocity that needs to be talked about.

Please, find it in your hearts to ignore the media over the next few days, and donate if you can. I'm a principled man, and many of my opinions are, frankly, too odd for most people to wrap their heads around. If it matters to you so much that you're ignoring my plea just based on things I've said above, please reconsider. There are people in this country worse off that you or I, and that's more important than my lunatic rantings.
To donate, visit:
Wounded Warrior Project
Twin Towers Orphan Fund
American Red Cross
New York Firefighters 9-11 Disaster Relief Fund (IAFF Charitable Foundation)
(I'd like to post a link to a reputable charity that supports first responders and their families, please send me one and I'll put it up, thanks!)