Roberta Martinez - Nov 8, 2026 - Facebook post
ALRIGHT, I’VE HAD ABOUT ENOUGH OF THE BULLSHIT GOING ON!
I don’t know what in the ever-loving hell is in the water lately, but GOOD GRIEF, some of y’all need to get a grip!
Every time I open Facebook, somebody’s throwing a fit about Muslims, gay people, transgender people, immigrants, or somebody who doesn’t look, think, worship, or live exactly like them.
Like, DAMN! Do y’all ever get tired of being so bothered by other people simply existing?!
Because I am EXHAUSTED just watching it!
First of all, the absolute meltdown some people have been having over a Muslim getting elected into public office is WILD.
Suddenly everybody’s screaming about Sharia law, the downfall of America, and whatever other nonsense they’ve convinced themselves is about to happen.
WHAT IN THE ACTUAL HELL?!
You do realize somebody being Muslim doesn’t mean they’re planning to take over the country, right?!
I mean, seriously. Do some of y’all think they’re going to show up to work on Monday, whip out a magic wand, and POOF, America’s an Islamic nation?!
Good grief.
We have laws, a Constitution, and freedom of religion. And here’s a little something that might shock some of you: FREEDOM OF RELIGION ALSO MEANS FREEDOM FOR RELIGIONS YOU DON’T PERSONALLY FOLLOW!
I know, I know. Absolutely groundbreaking information.
And since we’re talking about religion, can we PLEASE discuss the amount of people who use Christianity as their entire personality while somehow forgetting the whole being-kind-to-other-human-beings part?!
Because WHEW, the hypocrisy is LOUD!
Now, I’m not saying every Christian acts this way. Not even remotely. I know plenty of wonderful Christians who genuinely practice what they preach.
But some of y’all?!
SWEET BABY JESUS, YOU ARE TESTING EVERYBODY’S PATIENCE!
You’ll be the first person to post a Bible verse, share something about God’s love, or tell everybody to pray for one another.
Then five minutes later you’re sharing something absolutely hateful about Muslims, immigrants, or gay people.
UMMMM, HELLO?!
Did we just forget the whole love thy neighbor thing, or are we pretending that particular page got ripped out of the Bible?!
And speaking of Jesus…
Can somebody PLEASE explain why some of y’all have a blue-eyed, white-ass-looking Jesus hanging up in your living rooms while simultaneously acting disgusted by people from the Middle East?!
BABES. JESUS WAS JEWISH. HE LIVED IN THE MIDDLE EAST!
Not some blond-haired surfer dude from California!
The man wasn’t wandering around ancient Judea looking like he just walked out of an Abercrombie advertisement!
And according to the very Bible some of y’all love quoting, God created humanity.
So what exactly is the thought process here?!
Did God create everybody and then suddenly go,
“Whoopsies, didn’t mean to make THOSE people!”?!
I NEED SOMEBODY TO EXPLAIN THE LOGIC, BECAUSE I AM NOT FINDING IT!
And before someone comes in with “Well, what about 9/11?!”
STOP. RIGHT. THERE.
Al-Qaeda was responsible for those horrific attacks. A terrorist organization.
Not every Muslim on the face of this planet!
Using 9/11 as an excuse to hate Muslims makes about as much sense as blaming every Christian for every horrible crime committed by someone claiming to be Christian.
And we all know that’s ridiculous!
Somebody’s religion doesn’t automatically determine whether they’re a wonderful person or an absolute garbage human being.
THEIR ACTIONS DO!
Now, moving along, because apparently we’re also still having conversations in 2026 about whether gay people deserve to get married, have families, and live their lives in peace.
ARE YOU FREAKING KIDDING ME?!
Why are we STILL doing this?!
Why are some people so ridiculously invested in who somebody else falls in love with?!
Is their relationship affecting your paycheck? Your grocery bill? Your electricity? Your ability to get up and go about your day?!
NO?!
THEN WHAT EXACTLY IS THE PROBLEM?!
And don’t even get me started on the people who think someone’s sexual orientation somehow determines their ability to be a good parent, hold a job, or serve in public office.
Because last time I checked, being straight didn’t automatically come with a certificate of outstanding moral character!
I mean, TED BUNDY WAS STRAIGHT.
AND HOW’D THAT WORK OUT FOR EVERYBODY?!
Exactly.
And to those who are just itching to throw Bible verses about homosexuality into the conversation, I have a question.
Are you following EVERY single rule in that Bible?
Every last one?
No picking and choosing?
No conveniently ignoring the parts that don’t fit your own lifestyle?
Because some of y’all have an awful lot to say about other people’s so-called sins while your own closets are looking like they could use a serious spring cleaning!
And while we’re at it, transgender people aren’t some kind of personal attack on your existence either!
You don’t have to understand every single thing about another person’s life to show them some basic freaking respect.
It’s really not that hard!
SOMEBODY ELSE HAVING RIGHTS DOES NOT MEAN YOU’RE LOSING YOURS!
Good grief!
Now let’s discuss another thing that’s been driving me absolutely bonkers.
RACISM.
Because apparently, despite living in the year 2026, some people are still acting like the world should revolve around one race, one religion, and one particular way of living.
I swear, some of y’all would benefit tremendously from opening a history book.
America has ALWAYS been made up of different cultures and backgrounds.
And before anybody starts with the “This is OUR country!” nonsense, let’s not forget that Indigenous people were here LONG before the United States even existed!
Black Americans, immigrants, and countless other communities have contributed to this country’s history, culture, economy, and development.
Yet some people have the absolute AUDACITY to act like anybody who looks or sounds different from them doesn’t belong here.
Meanwhile, they’re stuffing their faces with tacos, ordering Chinese takeout, listening to music influenced by Black and Latino artists, and enjoying all sorts of things brought into American culture by the very people they complain about.
BABY, PICK A LANE!
You can’t spend your entire life enjoying the food, music, traditions, and contributions of different cultures while treating the actual human beings behind them like they’re somehow beneath you.
That’s just embarrassing.
And you know what REALLY gets me?
The people who are constantly screaming about their own rights and freedoms while simultaneously wanting to dictate how everybody else should live.
You want religious freedom, but only for YOUR religion.
You want freedom of speech, but get bent out of shape when somebody disagrees with you.
You want the government out of YOUR business, but apparently think it should have a VIP seat in everybody else’s bedroom, marriage, and personal life.
DO Y’ALL HEAR YOURSELVES?!
Because the contradictions are practically doing backflips at this point!
Here’s the thing.
I don’t need everybody to agree with me.
I don’t expect everybody to share my opinions, beliefs, values, or way of living.
And I’m certainly not sitting here claiming I’m some perfect little angel who has never said or done anything wrong.
HA! FAR FROM IT!
But you know what I DO believe?
That people deserve to be treated like PEOPLE.
What a concept, right?!
I don’t need to know what religion somebody practices before deciding whether to be nice to them.
I don’t need to know who somebody sleeps next to at night before deciding whether they deserve respect.
I don’t need to know somebody’s political affiliation, skin color, or where their family came from before deciding whether they’re worthy of basic human decency.
I CARE ABOUT HOW YOU TREAT OTHER PEOPLE!
Are you kind?
Are you compassionate?
Can you mind your own business?
Can you disagree with somebody without treating them like absolute garbage?
Can you accept that this world is full of people who aren’t exactly like you?!
Because THAT tells me a whole lot more about who you are than whatever Bible verse, political slogan, or inspirational quote you’ve got plastered across your Facebook page.
And before anybody gets their panties in a bunch, let me clarify something else.
YOU ARE ABSOLUTELY ENTITLED TO YOUR BELIEFS!
Believe in God. Don’t believe in God. Practice whatever religion you want. Have your political opinions. Live your life according to your own values.
GO FOR IT!
But the second you start using those beliefs as an excuse to be cruel to somebody else or try to take away their rights, we’ve got a problem.
Your freedom doesn’t give you ownership over somebody else’s life!
And I’m sorry, but I’m not going to pretend that racism, homophobia, religious discrimination, and plain old bigotry are simply harmless differences of opinion.
They’re not.
You can disagree with somebody’s favorite restaurant, taste in music, or whether pineapple belongs on pizza.
Although, let’s be real, some of y’all get ridiculously heated about THAT too!
But whether somebody deserves to be treated with dignity because they’re gay, Muslim, Black, transgender, Jewish, or anything else?
THAT SHOULD NEVER HAVE BEEN UP FOR DEBATE IN THE FIRST PLACE!
And if you’re reading this thinking I’m being too outspoken, too liberal, too opinionated, or too accepting… Well, congratulations! You’ve successfully discovered that I have opinions and I’m not afraid to use them!
I have never claimed to be everybody’s cup of tea.
Hell, I’m probably more of a double espresso with a little extra attitude!
And I am PERFECTLY okay with that!
But if seeing me support people from different religions, races, backgrounds, and sexual orientations makes you uncomfortable, I have some absolutely FANTASTIC news.
YOU DO NOT HAVE TO BE MY FACEBOOK FRIEND!
Seriously!
There’s an unfriend button, an unfollow button, and a wonderful little feature called KEEP SCROLLING!
Use whichever one makes your heart happy!
I promise I’m not going to be sitting in a corner crying because somebody who thinks basic human rights are negotiable decided they don’t want to see my posts anymore. 
And no, I’m not interested in spending six hours in a Facebook comment section going back and forth with somebody who has already decided that their personal beliefs should determine how everybody else gets to live.
I have better things to do.
Like literally anything else.
At the end of the day, I would much rather surround myself with people who are different from me but have good hearts than people who look, think, and believe exactly like me but treat everybody else like crap.
BEING A DECENT HUMAN BEING SHOULDN’T REQUIRE A POLITICAL PARTY, A RELIGIOUS LABEL, OR A FREAKING INSTRUCTION MANUAL!
Just don’t be an asshole!
It’s genuinely that simple!
Anywhoooo, if you actually made it through this entire novel, congratulations! Here’s your imaginary cookie!
Was this long? ABSOLUTELY.
Was it probably a little dramatic? MOST DEFINITELY.
Do I care? NOT EVEN A LITTLE BIT!
Because I’m tired of watching people spread hatred and call it faith, spread ignorance and call it patriotism, and treat others like garbage while claiming to be wonderful,
God-fearing human beings.
YOUR CHARACTER IS SHOWN BY HOW YOU TREAT PEOPLE, NOT BY HOW LOUDLY YOU PREACH ABOUT YOUR BELIEFS!
So love your neighbors, respect people’s differences, quit worrying about what everybody else is doing with their lives, and for the love of all things holy…
CAN WE PLEASE JUST STOP BEING ASSHOLES TO EACH OTHER?!
Thank you for attending today’s episode of “What the Actual Hell Is Wrong With People?!”
I’ll be here all week. Unfortunately, so will the stupidity.
