One of the communities I belong to is the theatre community.
After rehearsal on Wednesday a few of us went out for a meal. We told stories, we laughed, and sure, sometimes we swore.
Well, a woman asked one of my friends if he would watch his mouth or move. He politely said to her, why doesn’t she move? She froze in place and with an overly exaggerated huff walked off. Who was right?
Well I admire my friend for standing up for his rights of free speech in the face of a person who was trying to take them away. We had just as much right to carry on as she did to sit in peace. The way I see it, since she was not bothering us, and we were not bothering us, it seems she was the only one bothered, and thus my friend was right to ask her to move.
As for what i learned, different communities have different norms. A situation that would be considered normal for us, being loud, cursing, and carrying on is not seen as normal for others. But does that mean we were in the wrong? Can a community be judged because there actions do not fall in line with that of another's? Who is to say who's norms are right and wrong. I could have felt that she was disrespecting her guests by not talking with them, but i did not.
Thursday, January 24, 2008
That's ME!!!
Greetings my friends!
My name is Matthew Austen Gilbertson. I go by a few pseudo names including, but not limited to: Gilby, Matt, or M. Austen Gilbertson (which i some time write under).
When i grow up i wish to report for my favorite news company Fox. I admire all the fine, unbiased, and professional reporting they do. My major influences include, but are not limited to: Rush Limbaugh, Papa Bear (Bill O'Riley for those not in the know), Sean Hanity, and the greatest Patriot of us all Steven Colbert. All of these men are at the top of there game and are people we all should look to as influences in Journalism. They exhibit characteristics that include, but are not limited to: Open mindedness, level headedness, and dedication to professionalism.
I love politics. I am so wrapped up in Decision''08. I just can not get enough. Needless to say I think that the Republican National Convention coming to Minnesota will be the best thing that has happened to the state since Alexander Ramsey was re-elected (this time as state Governor instead of Territorial) in 1860.
I am looking forward to this class and reading all your blogs. Some people would describe as a very upfront person. So I may offend you. Know that i do not mean to be impersonal I just have never been one to beat around the bush. It does no good to coddle people. So with out apologizes deal with it.
Sincerely,
M. Austen Gilbertson
My name is Matthew Austen Gilbertson. I go by a few pseudo names including, but not limited to: Gilby, Matt, or M. Austen Gilbertson (which i some time write under).
When i grow up i wish to report for my favorite news company Fox. I admire all the fine, unbiased, and professional reporting they do. My major influences include, but are not limited to: Rush Limbaugh, Papa Bear (Bill O'Riley for those not in the know), Sean Hanity, and the greatest Patriot of us all Steven Colbert. All of these men are at the top of there game and are people we all should look to as influences in Journalism. They exhibit characteristics that include, but are not limited to: Open mindedness, level headedness, and dedication to professionalism.
I love politics. I am so wrapped up in Decision''08. I just can not get enough. Needless to say I think that the Republican National Convention coming to Minnesota will be the best thing that has happened to the state since Alexander Ramsey was re-elected (this time as state Governor instead of Territorial) in 1860.
I am looking forward to this class and reading all your blogs. Some people would describe as a very upfront person. So I may offend you. Know that i do not mean to be impersonal I just have never been one to beat around the bush. It does no good to coddle people. So with out apologizes deal with it.
Sincerely,
M. Austen Gilbertson
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