I have never been one to have a indestructibly firm opinion on any topic. I've always accepted that people can have their opinion on things and that it was okay. But after being in the program I am beginning to understand and join the craze (for public education of course). I've become one of those people who I never understood. Without going into too much detail and from words out of Adrienne Nguyen's mouth on public education: "Why is this a thiiiingg???"
So in the midst of all this social justice rallying inside my head that's been chanting louder and louder within the past couple of months, imagine my surprise when i came across this blog and this post:
I am friends with a feminist on facebook and so things are constantly appearing on my newsfeed. Usually I'd glaze over it like I do with all other newsfeed posts when all I want to do is act braindead after hours of exhaustive grading or planning or writing or teachery/gradschoolery things. But this post caught my attention. Not only was I surprised that people like this exist, but with my new educated lenses, all I'm able to read is:
"I'm in idiot and know nothing. Read the absurd things coming out of my mouth and believe that it is true. I like to talk as if I'm knowledgeable. My opinions are my own and expressing them hurts no one. Woof!"
Admittedly I was enraptured by what this guy had to say. I thought it was so absurd that he couldn't possibly be serious. I thought "this has got to be a publicity stunt." He must just love getting a bunch of readers and realized this was a really good way. It caught my attention at least.
But it dawned on me, that okay, perhaps this guy may or may not be serious about what he writes on his blog but there must be people out there who drink in and believe every word he says. This is infuriating!
Once again in the words of Adrienne Nguyen: WHY IS THIS A THINNNNGGGG??????
Just food for thought.
