True Colors, Landmark Removal and Miley Cyrus

I read a story about George Zimmerman going to auction off the gun he used to kill Trayvon Martin.  He's claiming you can own a piece of history.  But I'm not going to talk about what I think of that.  What is wrong with people? Trying to profit off a murder.  Oh wait.  All of america did that in it's inception.

Miley Cyrus recently performed at a private party at a gay club.  She acted out sexual acts with a giant inflatable penis and an inflatable doll as well.  It's disturbing.  For sure.  There are several (lets call them) "communities" that are horrified that Hannah Montana could do such a thing and the she needs Jesus.   I often wonder if this is what Miley thought she'd be doing.  Or maybe she's like, they were going to be there and someone was going to be performing.  Might as well be me.  It's good money!  Or is she just a talented young girl sucked in to the entertainment industry and has been brainwashed by a bunch of big wigs, policies and contracts.  Or, she's doesn't really give a rip.  I don't know.  But the judgement I see spread is much worse than what she's doing for income.  In my opinion.

But really...here's what I'm thinking.

There was a local tree that many people referred to as "little Africa" "Serengeti" "The Lion King Tree" "Tree of Life".  It was a big tree in the middle of a field.  It's gone now.  Probably old and dying.  And let's face it.  Farmers don't need a shade tree in the middle of the fields now to cool their horses and have a place to eat lunch.  They sit in air conditioned tractors.  Or just drive home for lunch.  No need for that big tree if it's taking up field space.   Lots of people are sad about this one tree.  But bring up the fact that hundreds of trees are taken down in the name of developments and new buildings....no one really cares.  What's one more?  I get it served as a landmark.  But what about all the other trees?

It reminds me of these crowd funds or fundraisers for one child.  If you focus on one thing, people rally and come to the aid.  But if you want to help millions of starving, hurting, and many diseased children.  It's incredibly difficult.  Often times people will rally around 1 but not the many.  I'm not sure why.  Do you want to see a result?  Do you not like knowing your small donation may not solve anything?  It does.  It will be used and children will appreciate it.