Tammie Lynn Huber
"is just fed up with the crap in the chatroom...from all sides!!! I'll prolly come back someday! If anyone cares..."
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What other argument do we need!
March 8th, 2008 4:37 pm MST
I found something that I have been thinking about for sometime, something that I remember being taught in school, way too many years ago, when I was a good little Catholic conservative.
Basically we enact certain laws to protect us from the majority, because we need those protections, that is why we ask, and that should be enough reason to pass such laws.
Whether you agree with us or not, we hurt no one, and we do not ask for special protections, just the same that the majority of Americans are given. We do not kid ourselves, laws will not stop us from being hated; or fired, because employers can always find other ways if they need. And we will still be considered sinners by a FEW!
And yes, I believe everyone deserves protections that they might not have, as long as they are not breaking laws or hurting someone else.
I have seen in some of the conservative Blogs, that if we are given protection, that we should protect the homeless. OMG! What an assinine thing to say, of course the homeless needs protections, and why shouldn't they, because they do not vote? Pay Taxes?
Yeah! I wish they would go away too, but not the same way as some people say, Die? Move on? Have the police harass them? No! by being helped, in anyway that we can, because it is the decent thing to do!
So yeah, we, the homeless and any other group that is unjustly singled out in any way needs protections from the masses if needed.
Read below from our government
Tammie
BE Nice to All The lives You Touch!
From US Department of State
Democracy Papers
Protecting minority rights: If by "democracy" we mean rule by the majority, then one of the great problems in a democracy is how minorities are treated. By "minorities" we do not mean people who voted against the winning party, but rather those who are indelibly different from the majority by reasons of race, religion, or ethnicity. In the United States, the great problem has been that of race; it took a bloody civil war to free black slaves, and then another century before people of color could count on free exercise of their constitutional rights. The problem of racial equality is one that the United States is still wrestling with today. But this is part of the evolutionary nature of democracy, the drive to become more inclusive and to grant to those who are different from the majority not only protection against persecution but the opportunity to participate as full and equal citizens. Examples of nations treating their minorities in a bloody and horrible manner are numerous, and the Nazi Holocaust against the Jews is only the most vivid illustration. But no society can aspire to call itself democratic if it systematically excludes specific groups from the full protection of the laws.
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Tammie --- I am so glad you posted this and shared your thoughts and insights with all. You are so right. From our own government we find the basic value of inclusiveness, empathy, respect and understanding. But it and so many people in this country have to be serious in applying it to all who are hated or excluded simply for being themselves and finding their own happiness and sense of purpose
The more each of us is happy within ourselves the more we can give and spread happiness to others. The more we are in touch with our own cretivity and energy to bestow upon all and our culture and society in general. Therefore, the more all are accepted the better environment we create for everyone.
The bottom line...hatred is limiting, damaging, and self-limiting to the hater as much as the person who is cast out. Understanding and acceptance ultimately redounds to the benefit of all. Any advanced culture and civilization will understand and apply this.
Protective laws are a necessary first step, but we need so much more!! For the benefit of everyone. Let the U.S. be a shining example of peace and understanding in every possible way!!!
OK from a true Blond,
You once again are correct and also great for letting all of us read your thoughts(which sometimes i think people in here a lucky they don't have to hear them lol) and let more people get to know how you think. I to remember somewhat of learning that in school back in the day when they taught about ethics and not like today on how to advance yourself and not care about others or to even help others. It is sad that even in here we have some who don't care how others feel or hurt.
There are even those in the TS community who don't think we deserve the same rights as everyone and even have the nerve to say this is a choice and not something your born with. I think everyone and i mean everyone deserves to live a happy and prosperous life without being labeled or criticized for who or what they are or who they Love.
I so remember when interracial dating was hated by people and those people were criticized for just being in Love with someone of a different color or even due to their religious beliefs. '
Ok enough rambling from this dingy Blond but these are just a couple of my thoughts and yes my poor dear you have to listen to mine also :)
I Love you