Hate 'Em All
a short essay on bigotry24 total reviews
Comment from Dawn Munro
Okay, I can't. "Can't what? Can't come up with the words to tell you what I think of this brutally honest, incredibly insightful, perfectly-penned piece of nonfiction? "
Of course I can - if I can't, I'm in trouble, since I call myself a writer.
But then again, what CAN I say more than I have, and that you don't already know?
You win. I was trying desperately to hold onto my last six - I'm sure some of my 'fans' must think I squander them - but there's NO way I can read something like this, still have one left, and not award it - I'd feel dishonest. (Sorry 'others' - it's first come, first serve, and there are just too many of you who deserve the rating I am going to award this spectacular piece of writing - talk to Tom. Tell him we need sixes allotted to us according to the number of reviews we do -Tom, are you listening/reading? LOL.)
Bravo, in every respect. Standing ovation. (waddaya mean, ya can't see me?) LOL.
reply by the author on 16-Feb-2015
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Okay, I can't. "Can't what? Can't come up with the words to tell you what I think of this brutally honest, incredibly insightful, perfectly-penned piece of nonfiction? "
Of course I can - if I can't, I'm in trouble, since I call myself a writer.
But then again, what CAN I say more than I have, and that you don't already know?
You win. I was trying desperately to hold onto my last six - I'm sure some of my 'fans' must think I squander them - but there's NO way I can read something like this, still have one left, and not award it - I'd feel dishonest. (Sorry 'others' - it's first come, first serve, and there are just too many of you who deserve the rating I am going to award this spectacular piece of writing - talk to Tom. Tell him we need sixes allotted to us according to the number of reviews we do -Tom, are you listening/reading? LOL.)
Bravo, in every respect. Standing ovation. (waddaya mean, ya can't see me?) LOL.
Comment Written 16-Feb-2015
reply by the author on 16-Feb-2015
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That's a really valid point. If a member writes a fair number of reviews, they should be able to get more, or at the very least, be able to store them up when not used in a week.
Thanks for cleaning out the vault for me. I do appreciate the glitter!
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I'd be dishonest if I didn't. :) You're very welcome.
Comment from reconciled
Hello Doll face...I've missed you...-smile-...it took me a while to calm down from our last encounter....you always bite my lip when we kiss...anyway, ...-headwag-...here I am...back for more...c'mere Ingrid show me love....-smile- Bug-
reply by the author on 16-Feb-2015
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Hello Doll face...I've missed you...-smile-...it took me a while to calm down from our last encounter....you always bite my lip when we kiss...anyway, ...-headwag-...here I am...back for more...c'mere Ingrid show me love....-smile- Bug-
Comment Written 16-Feb-2015
reply by the author on 16-Feb-2015
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A stunning bouquet of stars. Thank you.
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sorry I was a smart ass...-smile-
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Water under the bridge.
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-wink-...thank you sexy...night-
Comment from Donald O. Cassidy
We come to know you better, Spiritual Echo, through this candid essay on bigotry.
While of course I don't admire your bigotrylllll or prejudice against outsiders, I do admire your honesty in showing a slice of human nature untamed by civility toward those "not o my kind."
From your essay, I come to know much more about Toronto Canada. Your writing is admirable in straight forward prose.
Don Cassidy
reply by the author on 16-Feb-2015
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We come to know you better, Spiritual Echo, through this candid essay on bigotry.
While of course I don't admire your bigotrylllll or prejudice against outsiders, I do admire your honesty in showing a slice of human nature untamed by civility toward those "not o my kind."
From your essay, I come to know much more about Toronto Canada. Your writing is admirable in straight forward prose.
Don Cassidy
Comment Written 16-Feb-2015
reply by the author on 16-Feb-2015
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Toronto has so many different races, when you walk down the street, it is rare to see a white one. Thanks for the read.
Comment from sgalletti
This is an excellent essay on bigotry and I agree with your point of view. I hate ISIL and all it stands for and want all the murdering suckers butchered. And, I don't consider myself a prejudiced person. But, there is a time when tolerance can no longer be tolerated. Your argument was excellent, well constructed and flowed brilliantly. Sue
reply by the author on 16-Feb-2015
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This is an excellent essay on bigotry and I agree with your point of view. I hate ISIL and all it stands for and want all the murdering suckers butchered. And, I don't consider myself a prejudiced person. But, there is a time when tolerance can no longer be tolerated. Your argument was excellent, well constructed and flowed brilliantly. Sue
Comment Written 16-Feb-2015
reply by the author on 16-Feb-2015
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Though, ISIS did accomplish unifying the Arab states in their mutual hatred. So, why haven't they looed after the weeds in their own garden?
Comment from Jennpenn
A moving, realistic piece of writing. It takes courage to face hard facts, like the one you discuss. I agree: bigotry is a part of every human being, as innate as eye color. Every one of us can recount endless tales of our experiences with it, but few so eloquently as you do.
Accepting our shortcomings can be difficult, and disheartening, but how important for us it is to do just that, and then move forward, trying out hardest to overcome the distrust we feel toward those who look/act/worship/engage in loving relationships different than we do.
Prejudice is a topic that makes my head spin with its intricacies. Like pondering the beginning of the universe, I can only think so much about it before I begin to feel woefully inadequate in my behavior or downright depressed. Yet we all need to explore the concept, and how to deal with it within the context of our own lives. I know I will never be fully free of prejudice, but I'm certainly going to try to be a person of my word, who asks questions instead of making assumptions, and who continues to try my best to do what I think is morally right.
Thank you for pointing out how vital this topic is. More people need to be talking about it.
reply by the author on 16-Feb-2015
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A moving, realistic piece of writing. It takes courage to face hard facts, like the one you discuss. I agree: bigotry is a part of every human being, as innate as eye color. Every one of us can recount endless tales of our experiences with it, but few so eloquently as you do.
Accepting our shortcomings can be difficult, and disheartening, but how important for us it is to do just that, and then move forward, trying out hardest to overcome the distrust we feel toward those who look/act/worship/engage in loving relationships different than we do.
Prejudice is a topic that makes my head spin with its intricacies. Like pondering the beginning of the universe, I can only think so much about it before I begin to feel woefully inadequate in my behavior or downright depressed. Yet we all need to explore the concept, and how to deal with it within the context of our own lives. I know I will never be fully free of prejudice, but I'm certainly going to try to be a person of my word, who asks questions instead of making assumptions, and who continues to try my best to do what I think is morally right.
Thank you for pointing out how vital this topic is. More people need to be talking about it.
Comment Written 16-Feb-2015
reply by the author on 16-Feb-2015
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At the very least, what I do expect, is graceful courtesy, regardless of internal conflicts. Thanks, especially for the feedback and of course, the stars.
Comment from Sasha
This is awesomely powerful and it hits the proverbial nail on the head. I hate any kind of discrimination, yet cannot deny I have my own prejudices. I remember the day I met my daughter's future babysitter, she was black and I was shocked she kept an immaculate house. I always thought blacks were messy, lived in squalor, and never washed their dishes. I remained horrified for weeks at my ignorance, yet, I continued to realize other prejudices as they appeared. Superb job with this one and as far as I am concerned, a top contender in the contest. I wish you all the best.
reply by the author on 16-Feb-2015
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This is awesomely powerful and it hits the proverbial nail on the head. I hate any kind of discrimination, yet cannot deny I have my own prejudices. I remember the day I met my daughter's future babysitter, she was black and I was shocked she kept an immaculate house. I always thought blacks were messy, lived in squalor, and never washed their dishes. I remained horrified for weeks at my ignorance, yet, I continued to realize other prejudices as they appeared. Superb job with this one and as far as I am concerned, a top contender in the contest. I wish you all the best.
Comment Written 16-Feb-2015
reply by the author on 16-Feb-2015
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Mt mother thought the black rubbed off after staring at the palms of black people. Thanks for the stars.
Comment from jpduck
I think this is a thoughtful and extremely honest essay. Yes, indeed, we are all prejudiced, however much we may hate the fact that we are. There is no escape. It is endemic.
In my most absurdly optimistic moments I look forward to the day, thousands of years hence, when the only acceptable prejudice is that against the human race.
Adrian
reply by the author on 16-Feb-2015
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I think this is a thoughtful and extremely honest essay. Yes, indeed, we are all prejudiced, however much we may hate the fact that we are. There is no escape. It is endemic.
In my most absurdly optimistic moments I look forward to the day, thousands of years hence, when the only acceptable prejudice is that against the human race.
Adrian
Comment Written 16-Feb-2015
reply by the author on 16-Feb-2015
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And that could well happen. thanks for the drop-in visit.
Comment from Jay Squires
An interesting, intelligent exploration of one's prejudices, and my extension everyone's built in bigotry.
My mother's intimidation to authority figures was equal to her bigotry. [ Am I reading this wrongly? Her response to his take-control countenance seems the opposite of intimidation.]
The visual sent both Joe and I further into our mirth. ["ME" would be the object of the subject "Visual". The test is to take "both Joe and" out of the sentence. Of course I think you know that, but just slipped up in the speed of writing.]
The world, and thankfully me, has for the most part, [The world, and thankfully I HAVE [A strange grammatical configuration, but "The World" and "I" are the joint subjectS ("me" would be an object); because of the AND, it requires the plural verb "HAVE"]
And I already know its going to cost me something to be a part of the world, [...already know IT'S going to cost ... >> a contraction of IT and IS]
Well done my good Canadian friend.
reply by the author on 16-Feb-2015
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An interesting, intelligent exploration of one's prejudices, and my extension everyone's built in bigotry.
My mother's intimidation to authority figures was equal to her bigotry. [ Am I reading this wrongly? Her response to his take-control countenance seems the opposite of intimidation.]
The visual sent both Joe and I further into our mirth. ["ME" would be the object of the subject "Visual". The test is to take "both Joe and" out of the sentence. Of course I think you know that, but just slipped up in the speed of writing.]
The world, and thankfully me, has for the most part, [The world, and thankfully I HAVE [A strange grammatical configuration, but "The World" and "I" are the joint subjectS ("me" would be an object); because of the AND, it requires the plural verb "HAVE"]
And I already know its going to cost me something to be a part of the world, [...already know IT'S going to cost ... >> a contraction of IT and IS]
Well done my good Canadian friend.
Comment Written 16-Feb-2015
reply by the author on 16-Feb-2015
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Thanks, Jay. I am so grateful for your exceptional grammar skills.
Comment from maggieadams
Ingrid, this is so well written and every honest observation and internal feeling you have discussed is right on the mark. It is a feeling of helplessness that we are in the 21st century and women are being treated like we are in the 14 th century, well, even the 8th century and we "enlightened" humans can seemingly do nothing. This should be put in a magazine or published where everyone can dig deep and maybe collectively we can have an impact....I am saddened for our grand kids that they will never know a relatively peaceful world, never.
reply by the author on 16-Feb-2015
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Ingrid, this is so well written and every honest observation and internal feeling you have discussed is right on the mark. It is a feeling of helplessness that we are in the 21st century and women are being treated like we are in the 14 th century, well, even the 8th century and we "enlightened" humans can seemingly do nothing. This should be put in a magazine or published where everyone can dig deep and maybe collectively we can have an impact....I am saddened for our grand kids that they will never know a relatively peaceful world, never.
Comment Written 16-Feb-2015
reply by the author on 16-Feb-2015
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Your generosity is appreciated. thank you.
Comment from judiverse
Excellent work in this, and I have to give up my last 6 to it! Your own personal examples are wonderful and add meaning to the story. Like you, I was not surrounded by a multicultural group as children are at school and other settings nowadays. There was, and continues to be, prejudice. I think there's just a larger array of things and people to be prejudiced against. I'd certainly cower before that snake soup, too! Your third from the last paragraph is especially excellent. judi
reply by the author on 16-Feb-2015
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Excellent work in this, and I have to give up my last 6 to it! Your own personal examples are wonderful and add meaning to the story. Like you, I was not surrounded by a multicultural group as children are at school and other settings nowadays. There was, and continues to be, prejudice. I think there's just a larger array of things and people to be prejudiced against. I'd certainly cower before that snake soup, too! Your third from the last paragraph is especially excellent. judi
Comment Written 16-Feb-2015
reply by the author on 16-Feb-2015
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Wow, love stars. Thanks so much.
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You're very welcome. Great article. It's for people to share their experiences. When I was a kid, I'd never seen a black person, and one was working where my aunt worked. My parents told me to be nice to her, and was I ever! I told her what pretty teeth she had! Oh, well, I was just a kid. judi
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You're very welcome. I'm really getting behind in reviewing. Am hoping to get caught up a little big. judi