[billethkid]

Originally Posted by graciegirl

Since this thread has it's answers now that we know we can "like" a post... I will respond to this post and then soon the moddie will say "closed thread".


I don't think anyone really celebrates diversity or difference of opinion. I think most people really enjoy most the folks who think and live like they do. I think everyone should respect other's opinion and their ways, but I don't think we need celebrate them. Sometimes there is nothing wrong with the familiar and the comfortable way we are. Most of us didn't break laws, or take from others and many of us tried to help others and be supportive and kind and offer concrete help in the form of work and money to those that we saw in need. Most of us especially like folks who we see an answering smile in their faces and a gentle grasp of our hand sometimes when things are difficult. It isn't fun to be around people who do not look at things the way you do, value the things you do, and have worked for the same goals. We are rightfully taught to always be patient, try to understand and to never harm those who we do not agree with us, but I sort of debate the terms ...celebrate diversity. I think keeping our minds and hearts always open to others is a better term and do the best we can to find good in them. Sometimes that is not possible. Then we need to stay away from them.

P.S. I know that we will hear the predictable answer. Semantics and politically correct speech is stifling true understanding and possible solutions sometimes. In my opinion.

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