Post #9

Has anyone read The Scarlet Letter? It's a great book. There's no doubt in my mind when I say that. Sure the idea of making every sinner out there wear a scarlet letter may seem a bit extreme, but there is something refreshing about it. I think it's the fact that since Heather wore the letter, everyone knew what she had done. I'd like to think that people out there could be as honest as she was. Sure she had to wear it, but when she was allowed to take it off she was still honest about what she had done. Honesty. Is that to much to ask from someone? Do liars and sinners purposely lie and sin to hurt others? Do people take pleasure from it? I like to imagine liars and sinners have a good reason for what they do, but sometimes the truth is, what they do, they do for fun. Is it because of the adrenaline rush? If they need an adrenaline rush can't they just bungee jump? I hate liars, and I don't mean the "my dog ate my homework liars" I mean real liars. I don't like the fact that you trust someone and one day you find out everything has been a lie.  The idea that I could wake up tomorrow and find out my whole life has been a lie, scares me. No it doesn't scare me, it terrifies me. I know its part of life and life goes on, but what's the point of lying. If you're ashamed of what you did, you have to learn to deal with the consequences of yours actions. I get it, you shouldn't be judged by your past because we all make mistakes, but the truth is, what we've done is who we are.