you can't change the world.

I'm disturbed.

I hesitated on touching on this subject, but I think it's time I put my two cents in. Let me start by saying it won't bother me if you disagree with me. Notice I didn't say, "I don't care if you disagree" because that's false. I do care. However, I believe there's an unspoken step that should be taken after disagreement occurs. So it begins.

Duck Dynasty and Miley Cyrus.

I know the first thing that sparked in your mind when you read Duck Dynasty was the recent homosexual controversy. As for Miley Cyrus, it was probably her crazed performances skyrocketing her fame.

My disturbia arises from Miley's latest music video, released today. I know I chose to watch it, but I was shocked at how inappropriate it was. For those of you who choose not to watch it, I'll summarize it by comparing it to a Hardee's commercial, minus the food and adding a bed full of sheets. My thoughts were as follows:

-She's trying to break another record and I'm contributing to it
-She's rolling in fortune because of this?
-She looks pretty without makeup on

I recently saw an accurate picture describing my thoughts on Miley Cyrus vs. Duck Dynasty's Phil Robertson. It read, "Miley Cyrus gropes herself on national TV and it's considered freedom of expression but Phil Robertson practices his Christian beliefs and he is banned." I know some people can argue that Miley is practicing HER beliefs, but come on. Please try and understand.

I must admit, I have not watched/read the Phil Robertson's interview in its entirety. However, I do disagree with the decision to ban him from Duck Dynasty (one of the cleanest shows aired to date in my opinion). Let me further add, I also wouldn't want Miley Cyrus and her famous vulgarity to be banned either. Aside from the fact that I don't hold that power, even if I did, I wouldn't choose it. Whaaaat?

Here's where I believe the fault lies in our society.

If you think about it, we are teaching our next generation to ELIMINATE what we disagree with (Phil Robertson) and encouraging them to express themselves in a carefree way (Miley Cyrus). I'll play Devil's advocate for those of you, in saying that Miley Cyrus does care about her appeal and she is doing no harm to little girls and what they see. Okay, so then ignore the second part, and focus solely on the first part about why we shouldn't eliminate our disbeliefs. The small things we can control in our lives? Yes. Throw out the cigarettes, pour out the alcohol, flip the channel from that garbage (perhaps for you it's Duck Dynasty haha). The changes I'm referring to are the ones in this world and the people living in it. "You can change the world." No you can't. You can alter the mindset of many people, but you can't reach them all.

How will we fully know our opinions and beliefs about such things if it weren't for an opposing side? Or, how will the ones we are teaching (myself included, I'm still young) develop a sense of self with our generation's expectations claiming everyone must agree with the media's "norm" Bologna.

There must be choices. Good or bad. I'd rather have bad choices presented to me than no choices. Then I could choose not to choose. For example, I could choose not to watch Miley Cyrus and you could choose not to watch Duck Dynasty. So let's stop getting our panties in a bunch and think about how boring this world would be if we all agreed about everything. Let me conclude by saying this is a tad bit exaggerated. I like some of Miley's songs, though I really do disagree with her presentation. But you need exaggeration for people to listen.

I hope you read this and understand my point, agreeing or not, please be kind on either side. If you completely disagree, good. It means you have a backbone.