What Really Matters

We all have things that are important to us, but most would say that people are more important than things. So it would follow that we place more importance on those we love, our family and friends, but if we are to improve our world should we not also place importance on the feelings of those who share the planet with us?
I am appalled at the stupid statements people who are in the public eye seem to make on a daily basis. Each day we are bombarded with so called slips of the tongue. To condemn someone/ anyone for their religious choice or their sexual preference, or whatever is different from one perspective is not only fool hardy but down right wrong.
Celebrities and those in the political arena, should always keep in mind, that their grandmother is watching. Never say or write what you would not want the dear lady to hear. Is there no shame? Let's call a moratorium on slander, curses and just plain hurtful remarks. They serve no purpose except to garner most likely unwanted attention. And while we are at it how about abolishing stupid behavior? No one is exempt from stupid, but the proliferation of the folks who continually draw from the same batch of stupid over and over, is not only amazing, but danged dumb. To start let's apologise to those we have maligned or unintentionally hurt and resolve to cling to what really matters. We are here to serve one another and no other reason is valid.