Here is a novel idea

I'll admit it. I don't care anything about the Olympics. Watching the Olympics, to me, is about as exciting as watching water freeze.

I don't care for the opening ceremonies, either. I just don't like spectacle. I get bored.

When I mention this to people their reaction always seems to be, "So, you think we shouldn't have the Olympics? Or they shouldn't be shown on TV?"

To which I have to say, "No, I didn't say that. I said I don't care for them." Which means I don't watch them. There's plenty of other stuff on TV to watch. If you want to watch them, enjoy!

But that reaction baffles me. It seems, these days, that people automatically assume because they may not like something then it should be illegal. Because they wouldn't make a particular choice, then that choice should not be available to anyone.

I don't understand where this comes from. Time was people were allowed to make their own choices, and other people just minded their own business. Now, though, we want everyone to think and do and like all the same things.

So, let's try this for a while: if you don't like a particular TV show, or type of music, or movie, or whatever, then just don't watch/listen to/whatever it. If someone else digs it, be glad they have found something that they can get into, and leave them alone about it, and find something you can enjoy.

Maybe then you can extend that philosophy to other areas of your life, beyond entertainment. You'll be amazed when you tolerate a little diversity in the people you associate with how much richer your life will become.