2 rants in one week, aren't you all lucky?

As the title of this post suggests I have another rant for you all today, this time on the hot topic of Justin Bieber's arrest. Let me first just say that I do no listen to his music this post isn't about what I think of his music or his 'talent' this is strictly a post on his actions. They are my own personal opinion and to any belieber reading this, I do not wish to cause you any offence, cool now that's done lets get down to business.

Justin Bieber was arrested this week for drag racing in Miami, under the influence of alcohol and possibly marihuana, his beliebers are not tweeting about freeing him which I just think is disgraceful. If it was anyone else there wouldn't be a second thought on them being arrested but because he has a fan base in the millions somehow we should grant him special treatment.

Drink driving kills there is no special antidote that means by being a celebratory that you have magic powers which enable to drive under the influence, it would be just as dangerous if your best friend did it, if the pope did it or if even you yourself does it.

I would like to remind all of those trying to reason with Justin Bieber's actions by saying that he was diagnosed with depression that depression is not an excuse. If Justin Bieber is really that mentally unstable than he shouldn't have been allowed to go in the car or drinking in the first place. Correct me if I am wrong but I thought drinking under the age of 21 was also illegal in America?

If Justin Bieber has depression than I wish him all the best in getting the correct support and medication to help him through it, really I do, however from a personal experience, my own mother has depression and if she did what Justin did this week you can bet your finest watch I would not be asking for her freedom. 

Justin Bieber despite what some may say is very influential to a lot of girls and guys and with this power comes the responsibility of acting as a good role model. I will not list the other previous things which he has done which can also be viewed as disrespectful, disgraceful and damn right stupid. I just believe that someone who has this much impact should have the decency to treat it with respect.

If Justin Bieber fans had this much support for all the people who had lost someone to drunk driving, or to all the people who have been put in prison despite them being innocent the world would be a happier place. I'm not saying that Justin Bieber was innocent as he obviously isn't, I am just interested to see what would happen if they put their power as a fan base to some actual good use, instead of trying to defend an arrogant prick.

A little rant

Today Internet junkies, I am writing to you feeling absolutely mortified. My blood is boiling with rage.

I recently stumbled across this article on my facebook page http://www.returnofkings.com/26763/girls-with-short-hair-are-damaged saying how woman are instantly less attractive when they cut their hair short. This alone was terrible as since when do us females have to justify our hairstyle to anyone? However upon reading this authors other articles I had the sickening realisation that ALL of his articles were sexist and just degrading.

For example on one of his articles talking about when to break up with your girlfriend, the author mentions that you should break up with them if they have gained more than 8 pounds, the rest is "excusable". I am sorry but what gives a man the right to say how much a woman should weigh? The sheer idea that someone would break up with their partner over a little weight gain is ludicrous and shallow. The word "excusable" is just sickening, as if their partner is giving them permission to gain weight, as if their partner is the dictator or what is right or wrong. Does the author at all mention what should happen if a male gains weight during a relationship? No! Of course not! Because obviously men are allowed to do what they want.

Ugh! I am so sick of the sexism which is shoved in our faces day to day which is somehow still deemed acceptable! Of course when talking about sexism it is only fair to remember that sexism still happens both ways. For example when a female expects their partner to pay for everything in their relationship. In my own personal relationship I am often the one who is paying for our dates this often leads to my friends questioning the stability of my relationship however this is just how our relationship is. I believe that relationships should be equal on that level and also on who makes the most effort and who texts first.

In an ideal world there would be no sexism but I often feel that people use their gender to get away with naughty things. An example would be the all-to-know 'fact' that males are allowed to sleep with however many partners they want but a female can't as she will be deemed a slut. My feelings are the same for both genders, sleeping around with lots of people is not attractive for either a male or female (this is my personal opinion, I do not mean to cause offence if you have done so, feel free to do as you please)

I just think that although we are trying to battle with the idea of sexism we are living in a world of double standards, where woman expect equal pay but yet for the male in the relationship to still pay for their dates. When males are expecting their partner to maintain their good looks yet him themselves have has seen better days. If you want true equality in this world you should look at others actions and yourself. I honestly believe treating others how you would want to be treated is the fairest way to live, as most people don't want to be dumped for gaining 8 pounds or cutting their hair short. If you want someone to pay for your meal that's fine! You just damn well make sure that you are paying the next time ;)

Anyway this has been a little bit of a wild rant, mainly due to the fact that I am writing this in the middle of trying to do some coursework.  The underlining message of this post is that being respectful of people and treating them as an equal will lead to better friendships and relationships between males and females :)