Tragedy Is On The Rise

Whether you're a member of the Republican Party, the Democratic Party or whatever political party, at the end of the day, tragedy is still a tragedy. We all bleed the same color, and we all feel the loss of someone we love. No matter which or whose politics you associate with, tragedy still occurs and ought to have the recognition it deserves.

I imagined starting this out with something along the lines of, "We all watch the news, so wake up." But, then I realized that sounds bland, and wouldn't put out the proper message I am trying to achieve here. 

So yes, the majority of us watch the news, hear it on the radio or overhear others discussing it. The news is freedom of the press, and whether or not it's delivered completely unbiased is a separate issue that will never be solved. Whether or not the news is supported by all Republicans or all Democrats doesn't change the fact that news is still reported, both good and bad. 

Recently, it feels as though every time the news is on, another tragedy is being reported. Tragedies include shootings, transportation crashes, or potential threats -- all of which is incredibly sad. With that being said, I feel that, as humans, we have overlooked the tragedy itself. Rather, it seems that we focus on searching for the cause, so that blame can inevitably be assigned. That does not appear to be the best thing to do with these tragedies. 

Unfortunately, there is not one solution to all that is bad in the world. If one solution existed, I believe the world wouldn't be what it is today. Tragedies happen; it's up to us to make a difference. 

Go to your social media sites and read the comments posted beneath the news stories reporting these tragedies. The comments are filled with people of opposing political parties assigning blame to each other for what happened. They are not filled with people giving their condolences or recognizing those affected by or involved in the tragedy. Okay, yup maybe there are a few here and there who do, but why only a few? 

Recognizing the lives lost or the people who lost someone they love is generally overlooked today. The people who suffer through a tragedy deserve to have their life recognized and not ignored. Those grieving the loss of their loved ones deserve to feel loved and supported, too. 

Humans are more than flawed. They focus on the wrong aspects of the tragedy, but recognizing where they are wrong is crucial. So, the next time another tragedy is reported, don't feed into the assigning blame game. Feed into the recognition of what happened. Feed into the good comments on the news stories on your social media. Feed into being heard. Feed into recognizing that a tragedy is a tragedy and that it affects us all no matter who we politically support. 

Please don't be one of those people who say they don't contribute because they don't think it makes a difference. Everything does make a difference, even the smallest things do not go unnoticed. 

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