minor rant

I've been increasingly conflicted lately. Because of the cross-section of people I know, from different backgrounds and with very divergent belief systems, I've been seeing some ugly sides to friends and acquaintances during the run up to the Olympics, and now that it has started the gloves appear to be off.

Do I sever ties with people who are so judgmental and think smashing windows is OK? Do I eliminate those that do nothing but drink to excess and act like asshats around town? Are people actually friends if they avoid texts, emails and phone calls when you're supposed have plans together? What are the rules during the next two weeks? Is there any way not to take it personally when people say or do something that is against what you believe in normal circumstances?

Thank cripes I have some really excellent friends who are consistently awesome and non-judgemental. Without them, there would be no reason to ever attempt to socialise again. With them, there is always the possibility that things will be OK.