[mimosasprings]

As the CC father of a beautiful AA boy, I know that racism is the worst form of discrimination. I am wondering how many people who participate in this forum think that other forms of discrimination are okay? Would you participate in a forum that discriminates against people and does not include all points of view?

[spine]

i pm'd you.

[Empty_Nest]

Yes, I would participate in a forum that does not tolerate all points of view. I would be uncomfortable with a forum where favorable discussions about things like the KKK, devil worship, swinging, and adult/child sex are acceptable. That's just not my kind of place, so I would be happier participating in a forum that does not allow those types of discussions. Those are prejudices I have and have no plans to work on changing them.

We all have limits. Nobody is tolerant of absolutely everything, and no person is without prejudice of some kind. All we can do is find places where there are other like-minded people, and where the rules are generally in line with our individual comfort zones.

So yes, even though I like to think of myself as a reasonably tolerant person, I would have to say I think some forms of discrimination are okay.

[loveajax]

I pm'ed you as well.

[sbaglio]

I don't think discrimination is okay in any form. There are places for those considered by most to be at the fringes of society to converse (read KKK etc), and I'll leave them to it. But I wouldn't quash their right to have their conversations, I just wouldn't be a part of it. I've pm'd you as well.

[loveajax]

Sorry, I didn't mean to be cloak and dagger. I do think as a parent, that I strive to teach acceptance and tolerance (I would do this hopefully whether DD were bio or not biracial, but I guess it is even more "important" to me now). I hope other parents here feel the same way.

[Larue]

I almost feel like I should PM you too. Since everyone else is. But I wouldn't know what to say. I feel so left out.

As to your question. I agree with Empty_Nest. There are some people I discriminate against. I don't respect their viewpoint and would never participate in a Forum with them. I don't even want to breathe the same air that they do. Pedophiles come to mind. And I would have to say that people running around in white robes with pointy hoods are a close second.

But that's not what we're "not" talking about...is it?!

[Linny]

I almost feel like I should PM you too. Since everyone else is. But I wouldn't know what to say. I feel so left out. --Larue

Don't feel alone in this, Larue. I've read this thread twice now, agree with your post, and I'm just as lost as you. (Wonder if we should pm each other about
that? )

Sincerely,

Linny

[musemoon]

While I am not an advocate of "hate" in any form (KKK, devil worship..."devil worship" being the practice of inflicting pain and suffering on other, not believing in God, I don't consider devil worship...etc.) I do strive to be tolerant and accepting in all areas of my life (strive being the operative word) If I come upon something that I don't agree with, I attempt to understand the intention of that group and strive not to judge them, hate and hurting people, (especially children) being the exception. But I understand that there are people who act outside of our own personal preferences who may participate in a forum. If everyone participating is respectful and kind to the others, regardless of their strong personal preferences, then I don't believe that discrimination should be allowed.


Outside of some serious hate related opinions (KKK and pedophilia being the most top of mind) I don't believe that descrimination in any form should be allowed, each of us (especially those of us who are parenting transracially) are from different religious, social, economic and cultural systems, if we didn't participate with an open mind, I doubt that we could really reflect tolerance and open mindedness for our children.

[Empty_Nest]

Okay, I'll bite. What am I missing here?

[BethanyB]

I'm quite confused too.

But first I want to just say that not liking people from the KKK and not wanting to engage in conversation with them is NOT DISCRIMINATION! Not wanting to engage in conversation or become friends with someone who is a pedophile is NOT DISCRIMINATION.

I don't know how, we as a society, began telling ourselves we were discriminating against people for logical reasons. Discrimination is when you treat someone unfairly or to judge them with reason because they belong to a specific group.

So I'm going to tell you right now that I hate the KKK for who they are and what they stand for. I am not prejudging them. I am judging them based on what THEY preach and stand for.

I'm not discriminating against them for NO REASON. I dislike them for every possible good reason there is.

I just don't like to see people get carried away with the term discrimination.

But I am guessing this question has to do with something I am totally unaware of.

[committedsoul]

Originally Posted by BethanyB

I'm quite confused too.

But I am guessing this question has to do with something I am totally unaware of.

I agree with you.

[bethy724]

I'm confused to - What is the Question? What does the first poster consider discrimination since the word is thrown around way too much these days (if you don't agree with a person your discriminating against them)

Sooo-What is the question?

[loveajax]

I can't speak for the OP, but I think he was asking about discrimination against people based on their sexual orientation.

[loveajax]

Since no TRA parent has responded (I know it's Sat night), I just wanted to say that I deplore discrimination of any kind, including discrimination against gays and lesbians. And even more especially the discrimination they may face in adopting.

My cousin is a lesbian parent of two beautiful adoptive children who are "special needs" (I guess one is considered "special needs' in this state by virtue of the fact he is AA).