Why do We Judge?

It appears that many people are speaking on how they feel about this or that via social media these days. 

Every time I went online, President Obama was attacked from sun up to sun down.  Now, it is President Trump.  The other day Kim Burrell and Bishop Eddie Long.  I was even attacked for proposing a question about Bishop Long in a way that heated many of my followers. Vultures went in!  So now, yesterday/today, Steve Harvey is being slammed and God only knows who else.

Readers, in this day and age, it is not unusual for anyone to find a comment which ridicules what the next person (did) or said, how they said it, when they said it and where they said it. Don't you just ask yourself, "Isn't freedom of speech a wonderful thing?"  Wow, until it's you on the receiving end right?  Then, there are some of us who could give two thoughts about whether someone says anything about us or not.

Well, my concern today is not about me the individual, but "me" the collective.  In order for me to understand some parts of this, I chose to go to where I find understanding.  For me, it is imperative to not only know, but to understand:

Luke 6:31- Do to others as you would have them do to you.

The Bible states that there are two ways to judge others.  The Bible Does Say It Is Sin to Judge Other People's Motives.  Matthew 7:1-2 - Judge not, that you be not judged. For with the judgment you pronounce you will be judged, and with the measure you use it will be measured to you.”

"We know Jesus must be talking about motives here because Scripture never contradicts Scripture. In Matthew 7:5, Jesus explains that once we address our own sin, we are then to help people with their sin. Jesus would not tell people judgment is always sin but then tell people to judge. Clearly there are two forms of judgment, one focusing on the motives and the other focusing on the actions." (http://applygodsword.com/what-does-the-bible-say-about-judging-others/)

I think my greatest concern with this subject has become so overwhelming because there are some of us who pick and choose who or what gets judged.  Really?

In one breath, we spew words mightier than a double edged sword about someone we deem worth of judgement.  Then, when someone else does the same about someone else, there is backlash and that person is beaten up with every bible verse one can think of, for merely expressing his/her view (whether it's harshly stated or not).  

So, why?  Why is it alright to judge some people and not others?  I think we must ask ourselves, what are our motives.  Are we hypocrites?  

Is it best to remain silent about it all and best to practice tolerance of another person's point of view?

Readers, you tell me.