Why do people have issues validating people who have different views? This is a thing that's...

Cierzo · M

I think there is a feeling in the air that something is going to happen. Not unlike the 30s in the past century. There is a feeling that either the world goes towards less borders, more multuculturalism, a more open society, or the opposite. It is a tug-of-war, both sides want more people and strength on their 'side'.

I have been on both 'sides' too, and I have seen smart and stupid people on both.

Jackaloftheazuresand · 26-30, M

Dehumanizing is a tactic to make a person okay when facing others that may say something you don't completely disagree with. That is what these titles do, they bolster ones own views against outside influence.

DanielChristensen · 46-50, M

It is natural on a basic level to seek out the similar and reject the dissimilar. Then comes our social programming. It is rare for someone to make the journey of perception you describe and I commend you for it

SW-User

Because the different views are wrong an violent an dishonest an disresctpectful an not funny at all what's so ever an don't make any sense an are selfish

sighmeupforthat · 46-50, M

mostly because it's bickering about who's right more than anything else.

i thought after years of seeing no progress in this nonsense i just stopped listening.

Ynotisay · M

I hear what you're saying (and kudos for turning your back on fear masked as strength) but I'll say that as you get older you start to see a bit more that respect is something that is earned. I'm not going to pretend to respect some MAGA dude spewing total bullshit and lies and thinking it's true. Sorry. But it's pointless. They're free to think what they want. But it certainly isn't going to illicit respect or understanding from me. PARTICULARLY now that, as an American, I'm paying for it.

SW-User

Putting effort into separating personal bias from fact requires a certain desire for truth. Most don't bother.

Reject · 26-30, M

People like to feel good about themselves. Stepping on others makes that happen.

UserNameSW · 46-50, M

Sometimes people can't defend their opinions so they resort to name calling.

Invisible · 26-30, M

How does one move from neonazi to the left? I don't get it.

chrisCA · M

I am not one for labels. Labels constrict.
Some people seem obsessed with them.
If you believe this way on an issue, then you are a *fill in the blank*.

Cuisneoir

Can you put "used to be a neo-Nazi" on your CV just to fill it up?

bijouxbroussard · F

Because some views are seen as a threat, and some actually [b]do [/b] have the power to threaten. You were once a Neo-Nazi, for example. Unfortunately some people still think that way. But someone whose family members survived the camps wouldn't be able to hear views that represent real losses they suffered. So asking them to simply respect it as a "difference of opinion" would be unreasonable.
I feel similarly about conservatives, many who if they don't openly support the KKK are apologists for their mindset. I will always see that as wrong and not a position I can respect.

TJNewton · M

If this question is in response to earlier

I just dont like slander and lies being said about me and my so called friends agreeing with what was said

Im a peace loving guy i always try to be nice but sometimes i have to stick up for myself and i didnt call her any names