Tolerance comes in many forms.
Call me crazy, but this post is in response to a thread from about a year ago. I haven't been on the forum since reading that, but have been bothered by the thought of it off and on this whole time.
"Laugh at me for wearing a banana clip, or the wrong style jeans or shoes, but ask yourself; would you laugh at the color of my skin, my disability or sexual orientation? Until we become a people who TRULY judges a person by the content of their character and NOT the content of their wardrobe, garage or bank account, then we will never be a people of peace and understanding. You can not understand the way a person lives and still respect that that person lives."
Maybe now that I've got that off my chest, I can leave it behind.
"Laugh at me for wearing a banana clip, or the wrong style jeans or shoes, but ask yourself; would you laugh at the color of my skin, my disability or sexual orientation? Until we become a people who TRULY judges a person by the content of their character and NOT the content of their wardrobe, garage or bank account, then we will never be a people of peace and understanding. You can not understand the way a person lives and still respect that that person lives."
Maybe now that I've got that off my chest, I can leave it behind.
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Let it all out lol. Love this ^^^^0
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I have little to add, but I'm a white male southerner...0
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Are you intolerant of people apathetic toward fashion fads? I'm confused.0
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Are you intolerant of people apathetic toward fashion fads? I'm confused.
"420" hmm...0 -
Are you intolerant of people apathetic toward fashion fads? I'm confused.
I am. I think. Maybe. Wait, what did you say?0 -
I would also assume that there are a lot of people here that can be thankful that it comes in liquid form...0
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I am pretty confused by this topic. I am almost 34 years old and I have never had an over abundance of money, nor did any of my friends. I think back to even high school and yes you had your clicks, but I never witnessed anyone being picked on because they didn't have name brand clothes... I just bought my first pair of chanel sunglasses a few months back and I had to save my hard earned money to buy them. I bought them because I like them, not because of what anyone else thinks. I am completely baffled by this, that you would be so bothered by something for a year that you have been stewing on it and needed to post about it. If I am misunderstanding please correct me, but maybe you should not worry about what other people think so much... And surround yourself with people who are humble and who love you for you, not what you wear.... :huh:
ETA that this is the internet, and if you are bothered by a post from a public forum for over a year, maybe the internet is not for you...0 -
I understand your point, but I have a problem comparing racism to someone thinking you have ugly jeans.0
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Personally, I prefer the chocolatey, nut-buttery form... but hey, you do you, it's all good.I would also assume that there are a lot of people here that can be thankful that it comes in liquid form...
Gotta add, who would be dumb enough to laugh at somebody with one of these?
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A year ago....
Dwell on negativity much?0 -
I'm much more comfortable laughing at someone for the choices they make than for their genetic makeup.0
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I hear you:-) Have you seen SNL's "Mom Jeans" skit? That always makes me laugh!! :laugh: But, really I wouldn't make fun of someone because of mom jeans...fashion always makes a comeback.:laugh:0
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I'm only intolerant of two things:
People who are intolerant of other people's culture's
The Dutch
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I am. I think. Maybe. Wait, what did you say?
I forgot0 -
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I came back to say, "WHY DIDN'T YOU CHASE ME DOWN AND BEG ME TO STAY???". :laugh:0 -
I have little to add, but I'm a white male southerner...
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Wow, you've been upset for a year over someone on the internet not liking banana clips...0
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Wow, you've been upset for a year over someone on the internet not liking banana clips...
Well, they are illegal in some states. Wait, wut?0 -
"You can not understand the way a person lives and still respect that that person lives."
What does this part mean?… :huh:0 -
um.0
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I came back to say, "WHY DIDN'T YOU CHASE ME DOWN AND BEG ME TO STAY???". :laugh:
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THIS! This is why there is so much intolerance! :laugh:0 -
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If it weren't for my horse, I wouldn't have spent that year in college.0
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Call me crazy
So in order to preach tolerance, you have to make fun of people with mental illnesses?
Way to go, bucky.0 -
Welcome back. As far as being hurt over a random comment on the internet, I like the following advice.
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