Tag: prejudice
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October 05, 2007 10:41 AM EDT --
I know that I was raised to be VERY VERY VERY racist from the family. My all white German Lutheran right wing Bible school wasn't racist, but it was what it was - a bit Nazi around the edges. . . .
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July 18, 2007 05:44 AM EDT --
prej·u·dice (prÄ?j'É?-dÄs)
n.
An adverse judgment or opinion formed beforehand or without knowledge or examination of the facts.
A preconceived preference . . .
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October 09, 2007 03:14 AM EDT --
I HAVE A LOT OF PROBLEMS UNDERSTANDING RACISM. I UNDERSTAND THAT IT IS CRUEL AND STUPID AND HURTFUL AND EVIL AND BASED ON FEAR AND ALL THAT STUFF. BUT THE THING THAT I DON'T UNDERSTAND IS WHY IT EXISTS . . .
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May 31, 2008 06:31 PM EDT --
Most people think of cats and crows as being natural enemies. But if you watch this wonderful short video you'll see a delightful example of how these two species can be friends. As humans, we can . . .
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August 17, 2008 10:35 AM EDT --
It is harder to crack a prejudice than an atom.
Albert Einstein
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June 04, 2006 02:23 AM EDT --
When I was just a colored boy
you refused to call me by name
and used every lousy metaphor
you thought it to be the same.
Your anger rose with my rejection
of your colored moniker and then
as to seek . . .
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October 24, 2007 02:14 PM EDT --
I hate being treated like a non-adult. Being treated like a non-adult is not the same as being treated like a child. A non-adult is a person others look down upon, or feel I have less worth . . .
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November 19, 2007 07:36 PM EST --
I just opened my AOL like any other day and I came across a Head line that read:
"Hate Crimes Rise 8%"
That makes me absolutely sick! People are supposed to become more . . .
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November 02, 2007 01:42 AM EDT --
I am tired of hate. I wrote this in response to someone who hates people of different races, political affiliation, religion etc.
Born in stupidity
Toddle in lies
. . .
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April 20, 2008 08:52 AM EDT --
I know the topic of race is always a controversial one, but after some very intriguing experiences over the last few months, I am just curious what the opinions of others are on this topic.
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August 16, 2006 08:06 AM EDT --
Racism is alive and well today. And my family and I have been a victim of it. Guilt by association.
You see, for the past twenty years, we have lived in a black neighborhood. We bought . . .
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October 04, 2006 01:18 AM EDT --
Ethel was born in Oklahoma in July of 1931 to a working class family. Her parents were good people who worked hard and provided as best they could for their young child. They were products of their . . .
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April 24, 2007 12:58 PM EDT --
I am sure anyone who has read my articles would think I would be the last person on earth who would want to defend Carl Rove, but I must. A couple weeks ago I was listening to the radio and the discussion . . .
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May 09, 2007 09:09 PM EDT --
I've concluded that Racheline has an excellent idea here. Open dialogue can only promote greater understanding.
Disclaimer: I don't speak for "the poly community", just my own . . .
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August 24, 2008 05:32 PM EDT --
I turned 60 yesterday. As my evening started to wind down last night, I had a number of thoughts come to mind. Past, present, . . .
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June 05, 2007 04:22 PM EDT --
I have to thank Peter for His article on Prejudice and Tolerance, It brought me back. I remember some of my very first tv shows to watch was "My Favorite Martian" the old B&W version. . . .
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July 05, 2008 12:07 PM EDT --
Although the liberal factions that like his policies will never admit to this, I think there are many White liberals who are attracted to Obama just because he is Black. As I recently stated . . .
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November 21, 2008 07:10 PM EST --
Today I bought a snack from the fast food drive-through window. The girl who took my order was from India. We had a mild communication problem because her English was heavily accented and I speak Texan. . . .
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December 29, 2008 10:31 PM EST --
A boy is just a boy
unless his skin is dark.
Then, you must specify,
clarify, so as to be clear.
A doctor is just a doctor
unless that doctor is a woman.
Then, she is a woman doctor.
A religion . . .
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January 15, 2008 09:37 PM EST --
I remember a tree on a schoolyard in South Carolina. Right there-under that tree-I was brave-probably braver than I have ever been since, in my life. I stood up to some play yard . . .
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