You Want Us to Be Like North Korea?
I enjoy social media. Facebook has helped me connect, re-connect, and stay in touch with people, old friends and new, from all over the world. It has been a boon for me in many, many ways. Social media also has its downsides. It can be a time and creativity waster. Some say it contributes to the disintegration of "real" relationships: more Facebook equals less "face time". I've seen it work both ways. I've seen it build relationships, and I've seen it tear them apart. But, then, these things have been happening throughout the ages. Facebook is just another medium for human hearts. Whatever lurks there also lurks in Facebook, for better or for worse. For better, there are friendships - kind, respectful words of support, encouragement, love and hope. For worse, there is election season. Though I am interested in politics, I avoid political discussions, both in person and on social media. I have my reasons, most of them obvious. So now I feel the ne...