People Who Abuse Power
Jun. 16th, 2011 04:54 pm![[personal profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/silk/identity/user.png)
upset me.
Power is given for a reason. Rules are in place for a reason. Nothing exists without a purpose - what is blindly following rules, but a brainwashed, robotic existence? That's entirely contrary to the American way of life, isn't it?
A rule such as the BSC Guest Policy is not in place for somebody who is a long term, contributing member to the co-op who was unfortunately only able to get a contract elsewhere and prefers to live somewhere where he feels more at home. It is for people who have nowhere to live and are "fishing" off the house's resources. Leeches, you could say. It is NOT for somebody who has already paid full rent to the BSC. I mean, it's basically like he's using our resources instead of theirs, but the money all goes to the same place in the end. He's not a misbehaving leech who has overstayed his welcome. He offered to do unofficial workshift hours to make up for his use of the resources. Honestly, that would have been a GOOD deal because the house needs more people to fulfill their workshifts. If anything, he adds to the house resources by generously making food and giving it away to people around him. I can't see how this in any way is counterbeneficial to the house. Isn't that what a house manager should do? Isn't their purpose to maintain everything in the best interests of the house? What she's doing, it's - so unkind. :(
After much contemplation, I have decided that anger is not the answer. However, I don't know what is the right answer. I think (if I hold myself to my values) it'd be to swallow my anger and remain inclusive to all, even the people I really, really don't agree with. Normally I would simply dissociate myself from them, but I am going to be here for the rest of summer and in the future I am probably going to meet many more people who I find close-minded, upsetting, or insufferable. Is it possible to befriend them and maybe make them a little more open-minded? Is it a waste of time? Is it better to stand up to them and say what you think is right? Is it better to dissociate?
Man, the real world is tough. ==
In other news, this is my new favorite song!
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edit: wow i DID NOT know the singer for she and him was the girl from 500 days of summer. how cool!
Power is given for a reason. Rules are in place for a reason. Nothing exists without a purpose - what is blindly following rules, but a brainwashed, robotic existence? That's entirely contrary to the American way of life, isn't it?
A rule such as the BSC Guest Policy is not in place for somebody who is a long term, contributing member to the co-op who was unfortunately only able to get a contract elsewhere and prefers to live somewhere where he feels more at home. It is for people who have nowhere to live and are "fishing" off the house's resources. Leeches, you could say. It is NOT for somebody who has already paid full rent to the BSC. I mean, it's basically like he's using our resources instead of theirs, but the money all goes to the same place in the end. He's not a misbehaving leech who has overstayed his welcome. He offered to do unofficial workshift hours to make up for his use of the resources. Honestly, that would have been a GOOD deal because the house needs more people to fulfill their workshifts. If anything, he adds to the house resources by generously making food and giving it away to people around him. I can't see how this in any way is counterbeneficial to the house. Isn't that what a house manager should do? Isn't their purpose to maintain everything in the best interests of the house? What she's doing, it's - so unkind. :(
After much contemplation, I have decided that anger is not the answer. However, I don't know what is the right answer. I think (if I hold myself to my values) it'd be to swallow my anger and remain inclusive to all, even the people I really, really don't agree with. Normally I would simply dissociate myself from them, but I am going to be here for the rest of summer and in the future I am probably going to meet many more people who I find close-minded, upsetting, or insufferable. Is it possible to befriend them and maybe make them a little more open-minded? Is it a waste of time? Is it better to stand up to them and say what you think is right? Is it better to dissociate?
Man, the real world is tough. ==
In other news, this is my new favorite song!
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edit: wow i DID NOT know the singer for she and him was the girl from 500 days of summer. how cool!