The Mudcat Café TM
Thread #160225   Message #3800137
Posted By: Jeri
13-Jul-16 - 05:22 PM
Thread Name: BS: Are we all bigots?
Subject: RE: BS: Are we all bigots?
Joe, I think bigotry, or "my people are better than your people" is hard-wired into us as humans. I think we're better people if we're aware of our tendency to feel that way and try not to let it affect how we treat people.

Fundamentally, Joe, we're saying the same thing. The only difference is you don't think the initial negative opinion of someone, based on stereotypes, is bigotry, and I do. I don't think it controls how we treat people once we've engaged our brains and their ability to adapt.