Tolerance

[izabsmiling]

http://betolerant.wordpress.com/

Be-Tolerant

Tim Vann 

'Bullying may be defined as the activity of repeated, aggressive behavior intended to hurt another person, physically or mentally. Bullying is characterized by an individual behaving in a certain way to gain power over another person.'

'I am not bullied as an adult. I do not bully as an adult. I know it happens though. People are being ignored, insulted, and mentally tortured by their adult peers. Bullying does not stop in high school, and adults can be just as cruel and mean as teenagers. But one is not supposed to be bullied as an adult; one should be able to deal with criticism. Grow some backbone. Not take it so seriously.

What I believe to be the root of bullying evil is the feeling of superiority we have. My belief is better than your belief. My country is better than your country. My political views are better than yours. If you do not believe what I believe, you are stupid and wrong. And I can tell the whole world you are stupid. Freedom of speech and so on. And teach my children that people that hold different views are stupid. “But my children are not bullies. Not my children. They are respectful and tolerant, just like me.” Right….

Bullying happens when someone is different in the eyes of the bully. Is a threat. If the bully wants to feel better about himself and attacks someone that cannot fend for him/herself.. Bullying is not restricted to the school or sports we use to go to. Is has nothing to do with age.

But I suppose that the once you have been bullied, you will always remember your first bullies. How hard and unfair it was. Arbitrarily even in most cases. Because you had glasses or funny teeth. The memory and pain will always stay with you. I hope you are being treated better now.

I hope that one day there will be no more bullying. But that is not enough for me. No more racism. No more religious battles fought with real bombs and guns. No more intolerance towards gays and lesbians.

It takes more to make better world. A lot more. From everybody. And not only after your cried about a teenage suicide. All the time. Developed yourself. Learn about a different culture. Accept differences. Because if you will not, I bet your children will neither.'

[tasfleur]

[cherry*135]

But that would be unfair, Amethyst.  Why should a poster have to ignore threads.  They are for everyone.

? ?

I meant socially in real life. If people are treating you badly ( spreading rumours behind your back, leaving you out) then  best to move on and find new friends.

I don't think I said that posters should have to ignore threads (unless it is their choice to do so).

I think I should ignore threads like the cousins one.

[cherry*135]

Chooks, what chooks? Clair's Chooks?

[vintage-star]

just checking Vin, not sure if you were trying to incite people to behave badly.:-) or agreeing with the sentiments in flashie's post.

Sorry a3..... When I am asked a question I like to oblige with an answer

.......there was a spot of sarcasm, Flashie does tend to state the obvious!!......I suppose I was also feeling a tiny need to incite, my bad!!:)............. 

[the_bob_delusion]

No. I dont think so.....and how many years have we been arguing about the same thing? :^O

See I saved all these arguments just for you. I even waited until you came back before starting religious threads.

[the_hawk*]

Now I have been out and have read all the posts while waiting for the aircon to cool the house, now am sure you all wanted to know that and I will be taking notes on who comments about it or I will complain you are bulling me by ignoring me.

so get to it.

after reading each and every post and giving great thought I have one comment to make

Bahahahaha :^O 

[icyfroth]

anyone need a brick wall to bash their head against?

[azureline**]

I am appalled at the hypocrisy of some people posting here.:-(

[primaryaim]

So am I. And disappointed

[the_hawk*]

Are any of those comments directed at me? 

I am feeling a little bullied now if not