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I say yes you are right Straight.
posted by
shobana
on May 18, 2011 at 6:12 PM
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I think you are right, and likely many people don't think of it
Yes, in my own experiences, I have seen the lack of respect and even humanity if you are "different" in any way.
posted by
Afzal_Sunny7
on May 17, 2011 at 11:56 AM
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Probably ingrained I think it is just a herd instinct if one wandered away from the tribe it would probably have been curtains. We just have to think beyond this. Eventually I suspect we shall all settle back down and if attacked by Aliens all will reunite as Earthlings. Thank you for your enlightening theory on my blog.
posted by
C_C_T
on May 15, 2011 at 11:06 AM
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Exactly.. I say better to be open and tolerant. We all bleed the same.
posted by
yellowrose55
on May 15, 2011 at 7:47 AM
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because it is always easier to judge others than to judge oneself...
posted by
wiserabbit
on May 10, 2011 at 1:06 PM
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Everyone deserves respect no matter what.
The disrespectful are hurting themselves as much as they are hurting others.
posted by
TAPS.
on May 10, 2011 at 8:30 AM
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Awareness is key..
Thought provoking post - Thank you.
posted by
Raye09
on May 9, 2011 at 5:48 PM
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I would agree with your assessment! sam
posted by
sam444
on May 9, 2011 at 4:54 PM
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It does seem to work out that way.
posted by
FormerStudentIntern
on May 9, 2011 at 12:27 PM
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JY Concern for all love. BC-A, Bill’s RJLst
posted by
BC-A
on May 8, 2011 at 9:51 PM
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None of us are perfect in our thinking nor withour some prejudice ,,,,
conditioning from birth ensures this. We can learn to respect and love each other because of our differences
posted by
Kabu
on May 8, 2011 at 5:58 PM
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As John Kennedy -- the one who died upside down in a plane crash
once said... "everything is politics."
posted by
poet_prophetess
on May 8, 2011 at 5:32 PM
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