It appears that the big news this week is that Target has decided to make their restrooms gender neutral. Many people are happy about this. Many are appauled byt it and now refusing to shop at Target. Watching all this has made me realize how messed up our country is. I've heard many people talking about it and posting about it and how they will not be shopping at Target anymore.
Here's the thing. I like Target. I like the idea of standing up for what you believe in. I don't like the idea of people acting like they can no longer associate with someone that believes differently than them. Do I agree with Target's choice? No, not really. Will I need to be more cautious and not let my kids wander into the bathrooms alone? I already shouldn't be doing that... There are creepers everywhere even if this does make it easier. The fact is, I don't think "Target" is doing this to punish everyone who has a little girl they are now concerned for. I actually think they are doing it because they genuinely believe it's the right thing to do. I actually kind of respect that they are sticking to it despite the kick back and financial toll it may take on their company. We live in a wonderful and free country where people can have different opinions and even voice them and they shouldn't be punished for thinking differently. This is happening on both sides and quite frankly it needs to stop. People refuse to see movies because an actor is in it who they disagree with. People refuse to go to Chick-fil-a because they don't agree with their stance on gay marriage. It's all a bunch of hoopla. Let's not stoop to that level. Maybe lets try a little harder to respect others and their opinions and try to have a little understanding of how they got to that point.
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