[ColdNoMore]

Originally Posted by Bucco

I am sure you are right and correct.

We label folks by their heritage, their religion, their dress, the color of their skin, even their status of income, their views of the world and make a general and almost always wrong decision on who they are.

"It's important to recognize that the people we label as "black," "white," "rich," poor," smart," and "simple," seem blacker, whiter, richer, poorer, smarter, and simpler merely because we've labeled them so. "

Why It's Dangerous to Label People | Psychology Today

Fear of these groups are then able to be used to unite for a common hate or cause.

Excellent link.

It's a shame that so many who need to read it...won't.

Just as they should read about Jane Elliott's very eye-opening (a little intended pun there )... and important work.

Blue Eyes-Brown Eyes (poke here)

And I have to admit, that I personally take some pride engendering hate and fear toward me...from the intolerant.