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Originally Posted by mikey_the_redneck
They are harmful to a degree, so how should "society" deal with it?
Get the government to throw people in jail for hurting others feelings? That is a slippery slope to shutting down free speech my friend.
Hardcore forms of racism (segregation, black slavery) have thankfully already been eliminated from western civilization. All it is now is insult words and the media hype to follow it up. We, as adults should know how to deal with petty insults. If insults turn into violence, then the law should step in, but that's it imo.
I'm all for personal responsibility.
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You brought up bullying earlier. How do you propose that be dealt with? Jail time is no more effective there either. Similar to what you're saying about racism, in theory bullying will never cease either. Some kids will be bigger and meaner than other kids. It's how it is. Doesn't mean we shouldn't try. So your and my best bet: awareness. The video in the OP is good in the fact that is shows this kind of stuff still happens. Should she be arrested and fined? In my opinion, yes. It was a public disruption which nearly became violent over racist comments. Anger management? Probably! Jail time? Maybe not. These are not things to be ignored. And it's not just insult words and media hype. There are still violent racist acts. To think it's just words being spread around it naive. But if we can stop it before even the words get out, it will make a difference.
Edit: And why the hell did you put society in quotes? lol