Quote:Oh, come on. BOTH sides do that. Right on this message board. You just did it yourself!


"It doesn't take any thought at all to be a leftist. Just hate everyone that isn't a clone of yourself."


Do you not see the irony in that statement?

It's a massive problem from many people in either side of the political landscape, and from differing social environments.


Labeling groups of people as racist, sexist, homophobic, greedy, heartless, etc just because they're on "one side" is absolutely ridiculous and small-minded.


Just as labeling groups of people as anti-religious, baby-murdering, environmentalist wackos just because they're on the other side is absolutely ridiculous and small-minded.


I know many people on the "right" who independently think, and are the furthest thing from racist, sexist, homophobic, etc.


I also know many people on the "left" who independently think, and are the furthest thing from being anti-religious, environmentalist wackos, etc.


Labeling whole groups of people without even considering each as individuals is sad, sickening, and dangerous. It divides us as a community even further apart.


It's the individual and his/her independent opinions that matter.


Alas, I fear that "group labeling" will never change. IMO, we're in real trouble in regards to our future if these labels and prejudices never subside.


SAD. VERY SAD.

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