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Those who know me are probably aware of the fact that I’ve yet to use the “share” feature on FaceBook. I do so based on personal principles and beliefs with which I choose not to bore you. This evening, however, I choose to express my opinion with regard to the passionate statements made by many (with what I believe to be) in ill conduct.

Though we, as Jews, are to recognize clear differences between positive and negative influences, we are also tasked with not uttering sentiments that bring out any a negativity (that may fester) within us. We recognize that the universe surrounding our historic presence is merely there as a setting within which we toil to achieve ultimate divinity.

From the smallest of molecules and particles to the greatest objects that cover the grounds of our planet and universe, all make part of the singularity the Jewish people have been selected by (The Creator) to elevate and realize as G-dly and divine.

It is our task, as the children of Abraham, to bring forth any a positive influences with which its light would cast away the darkness, brought by any and all negativity, from existence.

“Peaceful words should be expressed by these lips – words of truth – words of Torah.” The very lips that praise their maker, should only find words of peace that bring about the glorification of G-d. Find the good in all of existence, so that you could lead the world to a state of “harmony”, as was meant by G-d’s creation for man.

We may recognize the many negative influences that spotted our globe during this generation, by the hands of such like Michael Jackson, as well as many others.

To utter hateful words, however, may not be essentially true to our cause. To allow our hearts to flare with the kind of hatred that brews the poison within, and that causes the lips to burn with the vigorous spewing of hate-speech, may be counter-beneficial to a nation that preaches peace and enlightenment by the only “true” civility – dictated solely through the principles of the holy Torah.

Please don’t get me wrong – we are all entitled to opinion. But to internalize words of hate with regard to matters insignificant to our cause, may only bring out the worst that lie within.

Instead of wasting time venting our views of inconsequential matter, we could be praying for the speedy redemption of klal Yisroel from this demeaning golus that has engulfed us for far too long.

Perhaps instead of voicing any hate at all, we should be busying ourselves with the glorifying words of King David (‘s psalms). The utterance of which would serve us well as individuals and as a united people alike.

Think of dear Gilad, our brother, who lingers in captivity with uncertain ill-treatment, and the fate of which we know nothing. Think of what defines captivity – stripped of rights so as simple as “free speech”.

Think of fathers, mothers, sisters, brother and children that suffer by the hands of terror (be it caused by natural means like ailments or otherwise) across this tiny globe (which bares no room for “hate” – only because we have yet to secure our redemption by merit or otherwise (cv”Sh).

Instead of allowing hatefulness to take hold of our hearts, and instead of allowing our celebrated lips to spew odium and demeaning sentiment, – instead of using the social tool of Facebook to spread negativity, we may perhaps try to mend any ill feelings harbored for a fellow Jew. We may try to reach out and peacefully greet those we have long ago pushed aside, or influence our fellow man for the better. Maybe – just maybe, we could share some inspiring thoughts and tales befitting a prince’s court.

I apologize to those who may have found my rant offensive, and only pray they receive my message peacefully.

My opinion hereby stands as such: Thank you all for being family – and thank you all that have only strength to speak of “good”.

Shma Yisroel Hashem Elo’’nu, Hashem Echod!