Sometimes it is too easy to listen to the people who claim the world has gotten worse over the last few decades. However, it's not true. The world has gotten better.
Years ago, the acceptance of people who were "different" often required rationalization. Not true any more. Today, it is the rejection and exclusion of others (in short, hate) that requires rationalization.
What does that mean? It means acceptance is more mainstream than hate. It means those who harbor, maintain and propagate hate must work much harder at it. They must hide it, lie about it.
No more signs saying "Whites Only". Women no longer barred from jobs on basis of gender. Gays allowed openly in the military..
Still a long way to go but I seriously do believe the world is getting better.
Years ago, the acceptance of people who were "different" often required rationalization. Not true any more. Today, it is the rejection and exclusion of others (in short, hate) that requires rationalization.
What does that mean? It means acceptance is more mainstream than hate. It means those who harbor, maintain and propagate hate must work much harder at it. They must hide it, lie about it.
No more signs saying "Whites Only". Women no longer barred from jobs on basis of gender. Gays allowed openly in the military..
Still a long way to go but I seriously do believe the world is getting better.
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