Myself I listen to input from opposing political and spiritual views.
If I have an opinion I place it under scrutiny of others to provide feedback to measure the merit of my opinions.
I listen to radio stations with differing views...aka diversity.
So I was wondering...what do you do with your open minds to understand the views of differing and diverse people?
2007-09-12 08:15:32 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Cultures & Groups ➔ Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender
I tolerate some of the idiots in this section.
2007-09-12 08:18:06 · answer #1 · answered by appalachianlimbo 5 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Personally it seems that you worry way too much about what others think. You seem to need the approval of others in order to have an opinion. You stated “If I have an opinion I place it under scrutiny of others to provide feedback to measure the merit of my opinions”.
With that said I do not place great deal of effort in trying to be diverse. Not that I am closed minded but I know what I like and what I do not. I know what I believe and do not believe and do not feel that I should bend my ways of thinking just to please others. I do not go out of my way to be rude but things like being gay are sick and disgusting. Hip Hop music sounds like crap. However I do not go out and bash gays or disrespect those that like Hip Hop. If you ask me a question I will tell you honestly even if it is not the PC thing to do. Being PC has gotten this country into a lot of trouble. It has by all means made some things better but like every good thing it has gone too far in so many areas.
2007-09-12 15:30:42 · answer #2 · answered by aknalp 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Good question.
When my opinion differs from someone else, I do listen, especially if the person has knowledge I am not privy to. Example: I'm not Muslim, so if I want to understand their experiences, I listen to what they have to say.
But there are too many martyrs out there who feel that asking a question loaded with invectives is debate, which it is not. In cases like those, I tend to be less hospitable.
2007-09-12 15:23:10 · answer #3 · answered by Clint 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I make racist and offensive jokes and comments, and see what the response is. Thats the best way to get an honest response!
2007-09-12 15:21:29 · answer #4 · answered by roflcopter_candytrain 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
practice Chesed. (loving Kindness).
2007-09-12 15:18:23 · answer #5 · answered by KB 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I embrace my freedoms as an American citizen
2007-09-12 15:20:12 · answer #6 · answered by Dannii n OC 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋