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Re: Gabbi - READ THIS FIRST » Gabbix2

Posted by alexandra_k on December 3, 2005, at 18:37:11

In reply to Re: Gabbi - READ THIS FIRST » alexandra_k, posted by Gabbix2 on December 3, 2005, at 18:15:37

> Nope I wasn't talking about you there were things you've said that applied though.

Like what things I've said?

> I was commenting on what I see as a prevailing hypocritical attitude toward the American people.

hypocritical?

> People who pride themselves on being "politically correct" seem to often make exceptions when it comes to Americans.

?

> Generalizations about people aren't just wrong because they hurt people who are already down, they are wrong because they are innacurate and depersonalizing.

not all generalisations are bad...
we wouldn't be able to learn anything new (that wasn't particular) without making generalisations...
i figure the sun will probably rise tomorrow
because it has done so in the past...
but when they are 'judgemental' or disregarding of relevant difference...


 

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