Id be lying if I said I wasnt really disappointed in the FSU community. In the midst of confronting an issue of serious ramifications, certain people seem to be caught in the fray of malicious bullying. There was a very clear direction this discussion could have taken if more people demonstrated maturity and decency. We could have partook in a thought-provoking discussion about the dangers of domestic violence, and the societal impact trivialization of such senseless acts of violence holds. We could have really made an impact on the community by sharing our thoughts and ideas on how dangerous and common domestic violence truly is in our society, and how to make a change on a large scale. I am sure a discussion like this will eventually take place, but in the midst of this situation many acted reactively instead of proactively. Instead, we used screenshots and social media to tear someone down who made a mistake. We published a photo that makes this person a walking target. Most importantly, we shifted the focus away from the VICTIMS of domestic violence. Arent they the ones who will suffer long after this photo disappears and the anger it has provoked subsides? If you really think about it, how silly is it to berate someone for doing something bad, post a photo on the internet to shame them, and then FAIL to discuss the actual topic that angered you in the first place? We are glossing over millions of men and women to discuss ONE. One situation involving two people who made a mistake. In what way is that productive? Will that lead to a positive change for anyone? My guess is no. We need to do better. Responding to a situation that angers you with more anger yields only negative results. Use this situation to create awareness; hold open forums, educate others so the issue of domestic violence is not satirized. Anonymously slut-shaming on Yik Yak - which is probably one of the most dangerous and disgusting apps I have ever seen - or posting photos of perpetrators for the sake of creating an angry mob to vilify someone shifts the focus away from people who are in genuine danger and need our help and attention. If you, a loved one, or even a SWORN ENEMY is suffering from abuse of any kind, please utilize your resources: Visit the National Domestic Abuse Hotline at thehotline.org/ or call 1-800-799-7233.
Posted on: Sat, 08 Nov 2014 06:08:45 +0000
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