Media Mania

Einstein did not come up with his formula by emotional reaction, but rather reason and logic. 

I know I am not the only one who is sitting on the sidelines appalled at the information coming out of people’s mouths, opinions, and posts on every controversy.  Rationality is crucially missing in the arena of information.

Som Bathla’s Medium post entitled: “2 Types of Knowledge…”  discussed the difference of knowing something and repeating something without the benefit of knowing the subject thoroughly. 

Our divided country is held ineffective through polarization.  An act that I believe is deliberate, and it is held that way by emotionally charging the populous. 

I have vowed not to get political in these posts.  Being true to my word, the view I am taking is not based on politics, religion, or culture.  I take a stand on REASON.

Why has emotion taken over reason?  An angry person is not as capable of reasoning because their state of mind is in a defensive and fearful mode.  An angry person can more easily be manipulated.  Hence, “Mob Mentality” that is known to override one’s belief of right or wrong.

There is an example of how our citizenry has reacted to a recent incidence.  A horrible and horrific act that left 17 people dead, namely Parkland, FL school shooting.  A young man of questionable mental stability inflicted this tragedy.  After all, only a mentally deranged individual could execute such an egregious act. 

I bring this up, cautiously as not to further the emotional fervor associated with this event.  Though one can find several reasons for his action, none is as prominent as his family history.  My purpose is to point out what is obvious, if one applies reason to analyze the backdrop leading up to this event.

153 years ago, John Wilkes Booth, shot President Lincoln, on April 14, 1865.   Booth came from a loveless family, especially from his alcohol father that had little to do with him.  Cruz came from loveless upbringing.  If one looks at a pattern, loveless homes produce compassionless individuals that filling our prisons.

If we are to do something about the mental condition of our children, we ought to make all possible provisions to support family.  The loving environment of a child is one of the most significant aspects to stable mental health.  Anything, in the form of legislation, education, and counterculture that increases the likelihood of a loveless environment ought to be re-evaluated in that light.  You cannot legislate love, but you can reinforce foundational principles that encourage stronger families, hence producing a better probability of a more loving environment in the home.

Loveless, as I use it, is defined as an action that is not designed for the best interest of the child.  I am not talking about pampering and hovering over a child to protect them.  Life is full of surprises.  Retreating to a safe encouraging environment is needed to learn to adapt.  Discipline is a factor that can be used for the best interest of the child, administered properly, the child develops responsibility.  Love stimulates compassion, and compassionate people tend to be more forgiving and tolerant of injustices.  The lack of a loving environment affects everyone, children, and adults alike.