RUMOR HAS IT
I don't own these characters; I just like to spend time with them. No other profit to be had than that.
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It all started so innocently as just a simple speculation by a simple man. But by the time it was all over, two people were dead and two people's lives were ruined and the lives of several others, as well as the town of Dodge, were forever changed.
TBC
Author's Note: Having been the victim of vicious, untrue rumors in the past, I know firsthand how damaging and hurtful they can be. Even to, or perhaps even more so, to those who are no longer with us, as they do not have the ability to defend themselves, as I did.
I find it abhorrent that people will circulate rumors and speculations about others under the guise of being fascinated by the lives of those they are carrying tales about. I feel people deserve respect for their accomplishments, not gossip for their human foibles, whatever they may or may not be.
Perhaps I am alone in this belief. It is possible. I know I have lost friends over this as they disagreed with my feelings on the subject. I have been told I was too harsh and rigid in my convictions and that if I did not like the gossip then I should ignore it. Unfortunately, I've never been very good at ignoring something I find to be wrong. I was taught that to ignore wrong doing was to silently condone it.
So, as my way of protest, I wrote this.
Singerme
Keep thy tongue from evil, and thy lips from speaking guileā¦..Psalm 34:13
