The Need to Know

It's been awhile since I've commented on news and current events. I definitely do try to keep up with as much as one can but these days there's so much ground covered and through so many mediums, how much is too much? On a local level, the tragedy that took place at Rutgers U. campus could be a glaring commentary on how cruel and insensitive human beings can be as well as how poor judgement can literally lead to the loss of life. Many would look at this situation as a bunch of teens playing a practice joke that took a bad turn. I disagree. My perception is a case of teens who came from an environment where they either weren't taught well or weren't good learners when it came to compassion and dignity for others. They seemed to have run amuck in the wake of new found total Independence in a dorm environment and instead of just getting their education and taking time to make new friends, they decided to be bullies and use the web to publicly embarrass a young man who thought he could at least trust that his roommate would respect his privacy. I'm a bit anti-technology in the sense that when it is used for extremely bad behavior like in the Rutgers case, it makes me say to myself how much does one need to know? Why are some people so obsessed with trying to make themselves look good at the expense of others? Why do so many run to upload their photos in the hopes of getting it on the local news, why do some Tweet that they are now hanging out with other inconsequential people chewing bubble gum, why do some feel the need to know where others are in the Foursquare community as well as work towards the title of Mayor of Nowwhere? Why? Don't get me wrong, I'm not a technophobe. In fact, I embrace technology when it is used in innovative and appropriate ways...not when it is abused. A life is gone because a bunch of idiot teenagers still haven't learned how to treat a fellow human being. Tragic.
In politics, who can miss the show that Carl Paladino is putting on in his bid to become the next governor of New York. From calling Andrew Cuomo a man lacking stones to threatening a reporter mafia style, Paladino is, in my opinion, a loose canon. He will not succeed in his political bid this time around. Let's face it, no matter how one feels about his ideas he is failing to package them in a leadership role. Nobody wants a hothead in office who also has the power to affect millions. Also, his image isn't good. I know this is the totally politically incorrect thing to say but to me Paladino looks like he has done alot of shady things in his past. Of course I'm judging him based on looks alone and that's wrong but let's face it...he looks wrong! And the cheating allegations and the child born not to his wife...bad, bad, bad. It will be interesting to see how he conducts himself in a debate with Cuomo. With only a month to go we should be seeing one soon. Can't wait to see and hear it. On the national level, fabulous is the word that comes to mind when I read that Rohm Emmanuel may be leaving his White House position to pursue his dream to become the mayor of Chicago. I absolutely love the fact that he has not thrown his goal to the side even though to us it would seem that no job could be better than working with President Obama in the White House. His action reminds me to keep working towards my dreams and goals no matter how far I advance in other capacities.
On that note, I can't believe tomorrow starts October. I think I will go to the Halloween parade this year. I may even ask my mother to recreate the costume I wore in college. Not going to say what it was but it involves candy. LOL. OK. Better go, I have an interview in the morning. Wish me luck.