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QuixoticSoul · 41-45, M
It really depends on the group, its size, and how one becomes a member.
I won't judge a race or a religion based on extremists. It's too large of a group, and membership is too arbitrary - you're more or less born into it.
But say, white supremacists? Sure, even the non-violent ones. The ideology itself is dangerous, and their "extremists" are critical in the overall strategy.
I won't judge a race or a religion based on extremists. It's too large of a group, and membership is too arbitrary - you're more or less born into it.
But say, white supremacists? Sure, even the non-violent ones. The ideology itself is dangerous, and their "extremists" are critical in the overall strategy.
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QuixoticSoul · 41-45, M
@ImperialAerosolKidFromEP I'm not sure how your point relates to the original question and my answer to it. Can you explain further?
ImperialAerosolKidFromEP · 46-50, M
@QuixoticSoul I had the idea you were saying white supremacists were extremists. I was saying that a lot of white people do their best to disavow those members
QuixoticSoul · 41-45, M
@ImperialAerosolKidFromEP I wasn't talking about white people as a whole. Just the white supremacists as a group. I guess maybe it makes sense to describe all of them as extremists though, not just the especially violent groups.
CaptainCanadia · 41-45, M
SW-User
@CaptainCanadia Sure, sometimes an injustice can call for an extreme reaction.
CaptainCanadia · 41-45, M
@SW-User Yeah. If you can think of any right you enjoy, it didn't come from moderates.
VeronicaPrincess · 61-69
lov2smile · 36-40, F
That's a good question: If I see a person wearing a turban, while waiting for my flight at the airport, my antenna goes up and Yes, I am concerned...what has become of melting pot?
On the other hand, a Muslim couple live a few doors down from me and they are some of the sweetest people I know. They maintain their family heritage and their individualism, but they don't scare people, lol.
On the other hand, a Muslim couple live a few doors down from me and they are some of the sweetest people I know. They maintain their family heritage and their individualism, but they don't scare people, lol.
hippyjoe1955 · 61-69, M
hippyjoe1955 · 61-69, M
@SW-User Well it would be silly to blame someone of 'harbouring an extremist simply because of his/her skin colour. Since the only thing shared would be skin colour. However politics and religion are something you choose and you can change. If you harbour an extremest because he/she shares your political point of view or religious point of view then you are sharing the extremism with them.
SW-User
@hippyjoe1955 I agree with that and that's why I'm fairly vocal in denouncing extremists in any group that I belong to. I don't defend extremists; they're not my "brothers" just because we have the same political label or what have you. I would try and distance myself from them.
hippyjoe1955 · 61-69, M
@SW-User I agree with you in the main however in eschewing extremists one must be careful that one is not being extreme.
Some1Else · M
Yes!
That's what THEY want!
Keep us angry and divided by Color and Creed and Politics and Food Choices and Waffles!
FREAKO 🥞 Pancake Eater!!
That's what THEY want!
Keep us angry and divided by Color and Creed and Politics and Food Choices and Waffles!
FREAKO 🥞 Pancake Eater!!