As parents we teach our kids to tell the truth; to be honest; to avoid gossip or share things that are untrue. We teach them not to say things about someone that will tear down their character. Somewhere, thanks to the internet, this line seems to disappear when it applies to adults.
It seems each week I received a forward from someone (especially fervent in election times) stating "truth". It came from a trusted friend, or I'm assured that it was checked out. I have to say of all the probably hundreds of forwards I've received NOT ONE has been true. Not one!
When I receive a forward now, my first response is to just hit the delete key. Sometimes, in a weak moment, I read them and then check them out at either www.truthorfiction.com or www.snopes.com. I then cut and paste a response back to my sender to do a small part of stopping the rumors. I know it won't help. When did it become okay to share lies and rumors about topics and people, simply because we don't like them or agree with what they stand for? Isn't the real truth and facts enough to support our views?
It's then I realize we live in an age where CNN reads random people's emails on air as if they are authorities worthy to be quoted. It is also the age where anyone can blog their ideas for the world to read and repeat - hmmmmmm I guess I'm a part of that one. Don't quote me :)
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