You're on Camera

The Grand Rapids Times
8-28-2009
Adult's Walk
By Marcel Gamble

It is so amusing when a person enters a store and passes the many signs that state, “For your, safety you are under surveillance.”
I find it even more hilarious when a person discovers he or she is under surveillance and still decides to shoplift.
If shoplifters are on camera from the moment that they step foot into an establishment until the time when they try to leave, then why do they make an effort to steal?
These shoplifters feel the need to steal for the same reason that everyone else on camera still continue with their heathen actions.
It seems as if cameras don’t faze people anymore because everyone is smiling as if they are taking a picture.
Mothers who have sexual relations with a number of different men realize that they are on camera still smile for the picture.
However, these mothers don’t realize that their daugh¬ters are the ones that they are smiling for.
Fathers that treat women like they are unworthy of being respected smile for the camera.
These fathers are not aware that their sons go through their pictures and see them smiling.
Pastors that are more con¬cerned about raising money instead of saving souls uncon¬sciously smile for the camera.
They don’t understand that future leaders are viewing their pictures.
People wonder why it is so easy for prostitutes, money extortionists, drug dealers, molesters, serial killers, and etc. to smile for the camera.
It is so easy because most individuals don’t even see a camera anymore.
It no longer phases the 16 year old who undergoes abor¬tion after abortion to be on camera.
It doesn’t bother a man if he raises degenerates instead of respectable young men.
It doesn’t faze a woman when her daughters turn out to be promiscuous women instead of responsible mothers.
Everyone is smiling so there¬fore there must be a camera present.
Although I am not an actor or a model on a photo shoot, I finally realize that I am on camera.
When others see my video or view my pictures, I want them to see a respectful young man who is striving to succeed.
When I have young men watch me on camera, I want them to see that clothing, cars, and jewelry make a statement; but a mind equipped with knowledge makes a greater statement.
I want young women to see me as a kind gentleman so they settle for nothing less when they are searching for their significant other.
I am tired of seeing film that should never be developed.
Instead of imitating negativ¬ity, people should see others on camera and want to follow greatness.
Many individuals who act a fool behind camera should be labeled as premature actors.
These people are premature actors because they are in des¬perate need of lessons on how to act.
I’ll be nice and give those that are in need a few coaching lessons.
Don’t get on camera and re¬cite every swear word known to man and not know you’re ABC’s and 123’s because ignorance isn’t cute behind camera.
Don’t get behind camera and bash religious beliefs if you don’t have a rebuttal ar¬gument to support your bold statements.
Don’t get behind a camera and generalize all members of one group if you haven’t personally taken the time out to meet each member; judging isn’t wise behind camera.
People need to advance be¬yond being premature actors, and receive proper coaching to become A list actors.
I wonder if everyone is aware that they are behind camera?
Email me at marcelgamble@ sbcglobal.net if you have any valuable lessons on being be¬hind camera.
One for the week: Genesis 3:6 When the woman saw that the fruit of the tree was good for food and pleasing to the eye, and also desirable for gaining wisdom, she took some and ate it. She also gave some to her husband, who was with her, and he ate it.
Just because something looks appeasing like a fool behind a camera doesn’t mean that you make it your goal to take interest.