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Old 03-28-2016, 02:24 PM
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What you say is true, not that it matters if I agree or not.

"Bigotry is defined as “intolerance toward those who hold different opinions from oneself.” Notice that bigotry is not intolerance toward the opinions or beliefs of persons other than yourself, but intolerance of the other person. Bigotry is not simply disagreeing with what someone else believes; it is an unwillingness to tolerate or accept the person who holds those beliefs.

A little reflection on this definition will reveal that the vast majority of bigotry accusations populating the internet and in public discourse are not legitimate ones. On the contrary, they are the consequence of a mistaken view of tolerance that is itself a product of a warped postmodern epistemology."
“Shut Up, Bigot!”: The Intolerance of Tolerance | Public Discourse

Calling people idiots doesn't persuade anyone to read your post with an open mind.

I'm still sorting things out and trying to understand others.
Thank-you for your post. I leaned something. I had to read it a couple of times before I could get past that you didn't like anything the man has ever done or believes but not dislike the man because he's black.

When I read all the bigotry and hatred on the threads it takes more effort to spot the broadminded.
You are right. That was my spontaneous response to being called a bigot. It was not cool, but I bet it got that person's attention.