My point proven.
No... that's not it.
What's your problem anyway?
Is that what we are doing? Arguing?
LOL!
Look, we can't be arguing when you aren't even following the subject.
I agree with you Coco. BUT, as you say, you'd be a fool not to take stereotypes into account in certain circumstances. Like what Gribble mentioned about a thug and the possibility of getting mugged.
Chances are, if it walks like a duck and talks like a duck...
Sure, sometimes you are pleasantly surprised, but only a fool would ignore the obvious on the hope the stereotype is wrong. Particularly if something might go badly wrong. If it costs you nothing or little to keep an open mind, go right ahead. Its a great attitude to have, IMO. Putting exceptional trust towards someone can sometimes yield exceptional results. But you have to weigh risk vs. benefit in such cases. Categories and stereotypes exist for a reason. They weren't created in a contextual vacuum.
Second thoughts can generally be amended with judicious action; injudicious actions can seldom be recovered with second thoughts.
--Cyteen by C.J.Cherryh
I agree. That's why in response to what Gribble said. I stated, Don't confuse common sense with stereotype. Of course if someone approached me, I would use safety precautions. Defending yourself while in the public is common sense, ya know? I just mean while socializing with others I don't think it's fair to mistreat someone because of a stereotype.
to me not allowing gay people to marry is worse than treating them badly on the street.
saying you don't mind gay people but you don't believe in gay marriage is like saying you don't mind black people you just don't think they should have an education.
Last edited by misombra; 06-11-09 at 10:17 AM.
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God, so atrocious in the Old Testament, so attractive in the New--the Jekyl and Hyde of sacred romance.
-Mark Twain
If people are good only because they fear punishment and hope for reward, then we are a sorry lot indeed.
-Albert Einstein