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Originally Posted by Alberta_Beef
While the numbers are dwindling, I don't think they are dwindling as fast as people think they are. The number of people willing to speak out about things is what is dwindling significantly because of the fear that they will be publicly shamed if they do (like that girl with the Dear Fat People video). That doesn't change what people feel deep down, it just suppresses it. The hate and disdain is still there, it's just not as visible.
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While true, the simple fact is that nobody is born prejudiced. We are all taught it. So this generation's bigots shutting up means the next generation is less likely to pick up on the habit.