Letter to a Jackass!

This was found under my windshield wiper this morning when I left work and I have to say, I'm kind of pissed about it.  If anyone knows the twerp responsible for this, you can pass along my response.

Dear Jackass,

First of all, do not refer to me as "friend".  You are not lucky enough to be a friend of mine.  Considering what you do in your spare time, I'm guessing you have a hard time making friends.

You are right, though.  Someone did indeed vandalize my vehicle.  Litter on my windshield is disgusting.  I believe the perp is walking around downtown La Crosse looking like an idiot with nothing better to do than tag vehicles that don't agree with his/her politics.  Way to waste paper!

And, no, I am sorry honey, you are NOT a good samaritan.  A good samaritan is a compassionate person who unselfishly helps others.  In fact, it is a little odd that you would claim this title while vandalizing the vehicle of someone working less than a block away coaching people with disabilities in their place of employment so they are able to be more independent and provide a service to their community.  How exactly are you giving back?  I wish I had nothing better to do on a Tuesday morning than roam parking lots looking for vehicles with bumper stickers that opposed my political viewpoint.

Speaking of my political viewpoint -- it's mine.  Not yours.  I respectfully understand that we disagree.  Going door-to-door and counseling all of the people with Obama signs in their yard to spread your message would probably be more rewarding for you.  Oh, that's right.  You're a coward and would rather do it the anonymous route.

-- Not Your Friend

Jennifer Livingston

I don't always go on blog rants, but this pissed me off just enough to do it.  First, read this article and take the time to watch the 4:20 video clip.

TV Anchor Responds to Viewer's Attack on Her Weight

Also on MSNBC

If your blood is not boiling, you probably have never struggled with your weight.  I challenge this moron that sent the e-mail to gain 100 pounds and try to lose it before he EVER criticizes another soul.  For many, if not all, obesity is just as much a choice that someone makes as being born with brown eyes is a choice.  Unfortunately, being a bully is a choice - and a poor one at that.  For someone to call out a complete stranger in such a horrendous way is cowardly and I hope to God he does not have the ability to reproduce.  I've come across the offspring this type creates and it's not pretty.  

To start, Jennifer's response was proof that she is a class act and, contrary to what the e-mail stated, she is indeed a role model - especially for young girls and women.  Success is not measured by a dress size or a number on a scale and having only people that fit a certain look in the public eye is ridiculous.  I commend her for taking it to the morning news and addressing it.  By doing this publicly, she wins.  Somewhere right now, the author of that e-mail is, I hope, sitting somewhere feeling mighty ashamed of himself.  This aired this morning on the local news and already tomorrow she is going to be making appearances on national television, including Good Morning America on ABC.

In this country, one third of children and adolescents are obese and 35.7% of adults are obese.  (http://www.cdc.gov/obesity/data/adult.html)  I bet there is not one person in that group that doesn't have a story to tell about being bullied.  It takes a special kind of asshole to think that a nasty e-mail is going to be the inspirational motivator that cures obesity.  For those of us who have struggled or are struggling with weight and body image issues, there are sometimes underlying issues that small minds like this guy can't even begin to comprehend.