Posted by daisym on December 16, 2005, at 12:26:31
In reply to Re: authoritarian traits, posted by Phillipa on December 15, 2005, at 22:54:15
I live with someone who hates. He hates loudly, and once he hates, he hates forever.
When my kids were little they weren't allowed to use the word hate. I would tell them it is a very strong word and should only be used when necessary. "I hate oatmeal" doesn't work for me. "I don't like the taste of oatmeal" is what they were taught to say.
It is my observation that people who hate believe that other people intentionally set out to hurt or harm. They can't allow for accidents, misjudgement or misinterpretations. So they believe people deserve their hatred. It is just ugly. And very, very sad.
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