So in other words, it's not cool to dis smokers on the premise that some of them are truly assholes about their habit despite many of them being polite but it's cool to dis Christians and Mormons because some of them are assholes about their religion, regardless of whether they are polite and respectful of others beliefs... interesting view.
I understand what you're getting at regarding paying it forward but I don't think that you should be punished for the rudeness of other smokers any more than I should for the rudeness of other Christians. My only point was that when dealing with smokers on a regular basis, it's sometimes difficult to see the next one you'll deal with with a clean reputation, and the same logic can be applied to Christians too. None of that, however, justifies outward rudeness to the individual where none has yet to bet to be received... but I would say ot justifies caution.
Woah woah woah, please re-read everything that I've written in every comment here!
NOWHERE have I ever said that I support, condone, or even suggest discrimination based on beliefs!!
In fact the entire point is to prove that that is exactly the sort of behavior I'm attempting to discourage! ESPECIALLY against Christian groups!
I'm speaking out against stereoptyping, against generalizing and against judging a person based on just a few experiences with people in their demographic. I mentioned what I did about Christians to show that they suffer this unfair, unjust and dehumanizing behavior as well. I did not say and most assuredly do not believe it is OK for anyone to treat you poorly for your religion. Unless you are angrily trying to FORCE them to bend to your ways you have done nothing to deserve that behavior. I believe the message was misinterpreted and I apologize for it not being clear.
Is it normal to be awe-struck by socially-accepted rudeness?
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So in other words, it's not cool to dis smokers on the premise that some of them are truly assholes about their habit despite many of them being polite but it's cool to dis Christians and Mormons because some of them are assholes about their religion, regardless of whether they are polite and respectful of others beliefs... interesting view.
I understand what you're getting at regarding paying it forward but I don't think that you should be punished for the rudeness of other smokers any more than I should for the rudeness of other Christians. My only point was that when dealing with smokers on a regular basis, it's sometimes difficult to see the next one you'll deal with with a clean reputation, and the same logic can be applied to Christians too. None of that, however, justifies outward rudeness to the individual where none has yet to bet to be received... but I would say ot justifies caution.
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Woah woah woah, please re-read everything that I've written in every comment here!
NOWHERE have I ever said that I support, condone, or even suggest discrimination based on beliefs!!
In fact the entire point is to prove that that is exactly the sort of behavior I'm attempting to discourage! ESPECIALLY against Christian groups!
I'm speaking out against stereoptyping, against generalizing and against judging a person based on just a few experiences with people in their demographic. I mentioned what I did about Christians to show that they suffer this unfair, unjust and dehumanizing behavior as well. I did not say and most assuredly do not believe it is OK for anyone to treat you poorly for your religion. Unless you are angrily trying to FORCE them to bend to your ways you have done nothing to deserve that behavior. I believe the message was misinterpreted and I apologize for it not being clear.
Apologies for the typing. It is incredibly difficult to scroll and type on a touch screen.