Ghouls and Fools

I never grew up celebrating or participating in Halloween activities. Even as an adult, I have maintained the same standards set by my parents, as the “holiday” has not shown itself to be worthwhile to me. Anyhow, there are many people who do participate in Halloween activities, whether it’s for themselves or for their children. As the day progresses and night comes on, I’m sure we will all see our share of ghosts, cartoon characters and superhuman costumes. However, there is a costume that I find to be both upsetting and insulting – the Trayvon Martin.

If you have paid any attention to social media network over the past couple weeks, you may have seen pictures circulating of individuals wearing hoodies and painted faces, with candy and iced tea in their hands. While there is a part of me that hopes those pictures are fake, the realistic side reminds me that there are insensitive fools, who would turn such a tragic situation into a joke. I understand that everyone will never see eye to eye on all matters, but respect for each other should override that. Whether it’s dressing up like Trayvon Martin or choosing to name your child Hitler, we need to have more respect for our fellow man and the tragedies they may have endured.

As you go through this day, stay safe from the 3ft. ghosts and don’t eat too many Kit Kat bars.