Lab 19 Things that history will show were bad ideas

It is my belief that there are several things in society today that will be regarded as awful parts of the history of our country. It amazes me that people can't see the mistakes of the past and make different choices. An old saying comes to mind "Those who do not know history are doomed to repeat it." Our media is only helping us forget the lessons we have learned form the past, and also they are pushing more and more images in our heads that promotes stereotype and judgment.

For instance, Television has practically produced the image of the "screaming queen" with shows like Queer eye for the straight guy and will and grace. Because of this the homosexual stereotype, people don't take homosexuals seriously anymore. I understand the value of entertainment (I am an actor after all) but at what cost?

Another target of their entertainment industry is the Muslim population. Terrorists running around with machine guns and bombs strapped to their chest screaming "ALALALALALALALALLAAA" are all we think about when we think muslim. We think it's okay just because we are at war with someone (war: another bad idea) that we can disregard their humanity. No. Whether they are muslim, homosexual, Christian, or Hari Krishna they are all humans and we need to understand that we are not the only ones on this planet.

These are the kinds of things that will be regarded as heinous 100 years from now. Look back, the most despicable crimes are the ones the ones that involve making judgments on other people, and oppressing them.

All you need to do is think for yourself and don't let the stereotypes of the media get in your head. We can do it, if only we make the effort. Let's re-write history for the better

-Wells Albritton