Posted by cav on June 04, 2005 at 04:57:59:
In Reply to: Re: the cool factor posted by tim o on June 02, 2005 at 21:27:34:
Actually, you said it all with the comment on tolerance. Regardless of what is inborn or learned, we are not justified to treat people unfairly because of it. I think there's a big difference in recognizing how we differ and in using that as a means of belittling or discriminating. Too bad most mainstreamers opt for that 'eliminate differences' tack, instead of just saying, "wow you look different, but I must look just as strange to you. I respect that." I guess that's the fallen world. Every good thing gets perverted.
I'm emailing other info, I don't like posting too much specific personal info.
BTW who says WE'RE misfits? TV? Pop culture? I got one finger for that;) I'll claim the losers anyday. We're in good company...whores and taxcollectors man!
: yeah, but the fact that we fit in with the misfits says it all.
: I didn't realize the reasoning behind why politicians are always beardless. I know they gave Al Gore a hard time when he grew his out. Complete foolishness. Most of the founding fathers had big bushy beards or moustaches or more likely huge sideburns.
: Funny how time changes the status quo as far as appearance and such.
: but back to the goofy thing, I'm pretty certain that whether nature or nurture, I've been cast to be at least a little off skew, and I'm ok with that. In fact, sometimes I rather enjoy it. Every once in a while I get a little irritated with other people's lack of tolerance, but whatever.
: so anyway, how are Kathy and Kale (or is it Cale, i kan't remember)?
: Oh! send me your mailing address. If it wouldn't be too much trouble there is something I'd like to see if you can find for me.
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: : Then again, in certain circles, we both fit right in, so that sort of blows all our conjecture right out of the water anyway doesn't it.