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Originally Posted by Saaf_laandon_mo
Yeah I know, but its a quiet day at work and I thought I'd stir it up a bit....
But seriously tho, I can see the validity in an argument that apportions some blame on the media, for example. There are quite a few people who believe what they read for example. This doesnt always materialise in them physically attacking others but I have heard racist arguments being used because "this is what the paper says". I think in the majority of cases most people need some sort of catalyst to propel them to take some sort of action, and usually it comes from the TV/newspapers they read.
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I don't doubt it, but the media aren't going to go away & people should be able to think for themselves, rather than let themselves be led.
It is the whole idea that finding an excuse for doing something bad somehow justifies it, which is wrong. That includes people who think mugging an old lady is justified because they are a drug addict or getting into a fight is ok because they were drunk.
Racism, personally, is something I, personally, can't get my head round & attacking someone 'just because' of their ethnic or national origin has to be wrong, in my eyes, no matter what is printed in the papers.
- easy to say, I know ......