By Elliott Doomes, August 8, 2019 — I often thought about what kind of person am I when I was younger. I was often a party to someone’s embarrassment due to someone’s verbal attack. And I laughed just as loud as everyone else although I know it hurt that person that I laughed at. I felt within myself that it was wrong, but I wanted to be a part of the crowd. And I often considered myself a good guy, or one of the good guys. But would a good guy laugh at someone else’s embarrassment and pain or would he raise an objection to that type of behavior? Yes, he would. But I became a willing participant so how can I consider myself a good guy, when I became a willing participant in someone else’s embarrassment and pain? Looking back, I condoned things that I now abhor, just to be a part of the crowd. I knew it was wrong, but I didn’t want to give up my place in the group by objecting. Sometimes it’s easier to do the wrong thing than it is to do the right thing.
So I say to you, check your self before you disrespect yourself.
