<p>IMO these quotes point out to the exact root of some of the problems that we are facing today...everybody has a different version of the so much proclaimed "truth" and the "right"...to me and to the people on this board, flying a plane into a building is NOT "right" as it is NOT "right" to spread religious hatred etc. etc. BUT you ask those people who flew that damn plane into wtc or you ask those sucide bombers who continue to blow themselves up in israel, iraq, pakistan, india, etc. etc. and they will tell you that they are SURE that what they are doing is "right" and what they preach is the "truth"</p>
<p>the thing is that because some1 disagrees with our view, does not make that person "wrong" - it is just difference of opinion...as long as it does not have innocent victims. If the koran abusers or the bible abusers believe that it is "right" for them to abuse the holy scriptures, so be it. That is what democracy is. BUT, by doing so, if they fail to take into account that people got/get killed in far off places because of their action, they should also bear the responsibility of their actions.</p>
<p>summary: every1 has a different version of truth, which might be conflicting in most instances. Every1 has a right to express their opinion but the world would be a better place, if they do so in a socially responsible manner.</p>
<p>about this specific incident...you will find these kind of morons everywhere...but in the US, you will notice that there is a huge regional disparity in terms of open mindedness, etc.</p>
<p>i remember reading an article a while ago, which mentioned some bars in the carolinas (i think it was orangeburg, sc, outer banks (sp??), nc etc.) where 'people of color' are not "entertained"...i doubt that you will see that happen in CA or NY (otherwise, who will go there :p)</p>
<p>Living in the south all my life I can honestly say I did not experience any form of discrimination until I visited some northern family members. Southerners are usually tolerant of others and their opinions and lifestyles until their own is attacked. Well that's been my experience anyway.
Moving on. In recent times I have seen a resurgence(sp?) of intolerance in this country especially when it comes to religious beliefs. The irony is that Jesus was all about tolerance, respect, and equality and same is true of Muhammad(sp). However, today religious fanatics use both religions as a means of discrimination, exclusion, and violence.<br>
I heart the freedoms instituted by the Bill of Rights but as the old the saying goes, just because you can do something that doesn't mean you should do it. I am a firm believer in social responsibility. Think of this way because you can call a person a n*gger doesn't mean you should.</p>