Why do I have to be tolerant of anyone?
Not only is a person a bigot that says "I am tolerant" they are also lying hippocrits.
2007-08-27 05:03:48 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Cultures & Groups ➔ Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender
Why does being tolerant of someone mean they are a bigot?? I think you are confused. I tolerate an ex son in law. He is the same color as I am... does that mean I am a bigot. That doesn't make sense to me.
2007-08-27 05:10:12 · answer #1 · answered by Glenda 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I use the word "tolerant", even though that's not exactly what I mean. I do this when someone else is using the word tolerant first, because there is an accepted definition in society that doesn't mean exactly what it says. The term refers to an attitude that is much more complex than one word can get across.
I do agree that there are better words to be used. I don't agree that anyone who uses the word is a bigot.
2007-08-27 13:03:43 · answer #2 · answered by silverlock1974 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If they have to SAY "I am tolerant" instead of merely showing it in their actions, then yes, they are probably a bigot.
But you will never be rid of bigots, so when someone says that, simply smile and say that's good of you. Then, you can gently point out things that a truly tolerant person wouldn't do.
As in, "Gee, I'm glad you are tolerant. I guess that means you'd tolerate the federal legality of same sex marriages, right?"
:-)
2007-08-27 12:14:05 · answer #3 · answered by opinionated1984 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In a way you are sort of right. On the other hand many of us were raised (and still are being raised) in an intolerant society. If we realize that we are intolerant or see intolerance in others and work to tolerate, that is not hypocrisy. Hypocrisy is saying that you tolerate and then don't.
2007-08-27 12:11:55 · answer #4 · answered by Pirate AM™ 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
they are trying to accustom themselves with it, or are trying to sound like they are. i'm not trying to stick up for anyone who is a bigot, but maybe they are being tolerant and that is a start. it is far better than gay-bashing or some other form of violence. be happy with what hasn't happend. it's not perfect, but it's better than it was 20 years ago.
2007-08-27 12:10:34 · answer #5 · answered by deidre 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The word tolerant has many negative connotations. When it is used to describe feelings toward people, such as minority groups, it does indicate bigotry. That word is more than just hypocritical in this context, it is insulting.
2007-08-27 13:34:51 · answer #6 · answered by p c 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Im a bigot of bigotry so in a way I guess Im a bigot...
I see your point though. I think its used out of context most of the time though...A lot of people misuse the word itself.
2007-08-27 12:23:46 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Being tolerant is not the same thing as accepting but not as dangerous as being intolerant and violent.
I say that tolerant is preferable than intolerance.
For instance one can be tolerant but unaccepting of their financial situation. Tolerant would probably move that person to make more money. Intolerance may move them to steal.
2007-08-27 12:10:18 · answer #8 · answered by beckini 6 · 3⤊ 1⤋
I think it depends on the person, some people are genuinely tolerant and others spout off about "loving the sin but not the sinner" so it depens on whom you mean/thinking of
2007-08-27 12:21:54 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
? that doesnt make any sense at all that would make a lot of people bigots and hypocrites who aren't
2007-08-27 13:07:43 · answer #10 · answered by JFK fan--(Hug Brigade) 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋