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Discrimination in race, color and classes... |
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By Azka123
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04 May 2008 |
This is common observation in the world to have difference in every side of the world.
Whether its a rich, a poor, whether it's a black man or white, an Arabic or an outsider. Difference lies everywhere. In today's world difference in all above aspects have been increased. All of us accept this truth. The question why difference lies? In this world of increasing population, there probably a difference. Is it good to have difference in this world?The answer in my opinion is no.
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Written by Fledermaus (3448 comments posted) 4th May 2008 | I'm not sure what you mean with "difference". If you mean strife and misunderstandings, then I suppose you're right. It's a shame that there seem to be increasing distrust between civilizations and faiths.
Yet if you mean the differences themselves, then I totally disagree, for it would be a terribly boring world if all noses pointed into the same direction and everyone would be exactly the same. Weren't you originally from Pakistan and now living in Saudi Arabia? If so, then you probably know at least two civilizations, including the differences between them and there must be things in both cultures which are worthy.
So if you mean distrust between classes, races and religions, then I think few would disagree with that being bad (yet perhaps you should choose another word than 'difference'). Yet if you mean the differences themselves, I think few would agree... |
Written by Phil (6828 comments posted) 4th May 2008 | Difficult to know exactly what you mean as you are still clearly learning English.
However, it seems you may be saying that you disapprove of people being different, culturally and ethnically. You seem to single the Arab race out as more worthy and other 'outsiders' as less so.
If that is your opinion, you have every right to express it, just as I have every right to say it's a load of racially elite, small minded crap.
If that wasn't your intention and I've been confused by your developing English (well done by the way - I can't right a single word of Arabic) then I sincerely apologise.
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Written by johniebg (553 comments posted) 4th May 2008 | Difference is born in mans innate ability to see difference. It is the oldest instinct of mankind that has existed for tens of thousands years, before man whittled their gods down to one and recreated their shame in the face of sin.
We have survived as a species because we have discriminated, killed and wiped out those that are different.
But in this modern enlightened world we would hope that man could be broader in their outlook, that we can overcome out instincts to acknowledge just another human trying to make their way in the world.
Most of mankind would offer companionship to the passing stranger but it is the small majority irrespective of black or white or the shades of pigment between that make our lives miserable. Historically and today hiding their needs and desires beneath a gods banner.
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Written by mia_ms_kim (1054 comments posted) 5th May 2008 | I assume from the title of your short piece, that you are against discriminating against people because they are different from us (whoever 'us' is.) I agree with you.
But I'm also a little tired of the discrimination complaint being voiced in so many places. I think it can encourage victim mentality, and entitlement mentality, as if the world owes us something more than we are receiving. Life is not fair. Sometimes we have to put up with it when we are discriminated against, and admit that we may also be guilty of it. How many can claim total innocence when it comes to having prejudice?
I believe if we just get over ourselves and live our lives with courage and honesty, other people will learn to respect us, too. I think much depends on "us", rather than on "them". Well, that's my two cents worth.
Mia  |
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