Bachelorette 14 - Becca Kufrin - Media SM - Discussion - *Sleuthing Spoilers* #5

nananana wrote:I think the difference here is that he didn't make the comments -- words carry more weight than picture likes, IMO. I would be surprised if it gets mentioned on the AFTR, but I could see someone asking them in post show interviews.

I think the only way Garrett (or Becca) acknowledges it beforehand is if this blows up... right now it's pretty much contained to Instagram, the general viewing population is unaware.

LeapofFaith wrote:Sorry if this was posted I just found it interesting

https://instagram.com/p/BjM1ImZlSnJ/

XQZME wrote:I am going to go against the grain a bit and say Garrett isn't as bad as he is being made out to be right now.

Do I agree with him hitting the like button on certain IG posts, oh heck no!!  But I am not going to condemn him until I know if he truly aligns his beliefs to the extreme as it's being made to be, with those posts.

I know lots of people, who on a daily basis, will laugh at a joke, gif, or SM post, all while saying...this "whatever" doesn't match my beliefs, but I have to admit, that's down right hilarious.  I have even done it.

I am in no way trying to defend Garrett.  He was "stoopid" to hit the like button on those posts.  But, I don't think he is a monster, or horrible person, or someone whose values are set in stone.

Personally, I don't have the same core values at fifty-five that I had at twenty-five.  As I've matured with age, education, raising children, living in different countries and such, my core beliefs have changed with my life experiences.  

We can all grow as humans if we choose to open our eyes, and minds, and see the world from different perspectives...especially through the eyes of those we love the most.  

Garrett has been given a harsh lesson in life these past two days and I am going to look on the bright side of this situation.  My hope is that it has broadened his perspective on life, and with Becca's articulation skills, they will get thru this and come out the other side stronger.

I love a good redemption story .

GuardianAngel wrote:

LeapofFaith wrote:Sorry if this was posted I just found it interesting

https://instagram.com/p/BjM1ImZlSnJ/

I think that says it all IMHO.

"I'm very political, but I don't need that" "and I want to stay open to everyone" "so I'll say apolitical" "because if they are passionate about something else then that's great"

Aria wrote:Man, if she already knew about Garrett and still picked him, I *really* misjudged her because that's inexcusable to me.

I think her saying that he's "apolitical" instead of just saying that she's open to everyone suggests that she sees him as someone who's more conservative, but isn't politically involved. IMO