Why Is It?

Why is it that when a girl talks
About a boy they all assume she's in love,
But for a guy it's natural?

Why is it that when a boy hugs
Another boy they all assume he's gay,
But for two girls it's alright?

Why is it that they get
Angry when people insult them,
But to do the same to others it's o.k.?

Why is it that a boy makes
Love and he's a hero,
But the girl is dirt?

Why is it that people hate
To be cast away,
But to do the same to others it's fine?

Why is it that people detest
Being beaten as a child,
But to beat their children it's natural?

Why is it that people say
They care for the living, they care for the world,
But to drive cars, cut down forests and hunt is o.k.?

Why is it that people like me
Sit here asking themselves why
when they could be out there doing something?