It just doesn't seem right!
By w1z111
@w1z111 (985)
United States
5 responses
@w1z111 (985)
• United States
7 Jun 11
Hatred, even of the examples given, does not really help to eliminate some of these groups. Indeed, some of the individuals (the "victims" of this hatred) might become even more resolved to be more "opposing", simply because they could feel society has completely rejected them as individuals. We see this often, when dealing with "bullies" in some of our schools. Not to say that their actions or philosophies are "good", but attempting to identify and help those with "deviant thinking and actions" might be a better resolution, I think. Thanks for your input.
@Adoniah (7513)
• United States
6 Jun 11
All humans are born Neutral. They are neither good or bad. They have equal rights to every other human at birth. If they are raised in a proper atmosphere, they have a good chance of being a good person. However genetics do have the potential to effect how a person turns out. If a person functions properly in society and does not commit heinous crimes then they should continue to have all of the rights of every other human. This of course be the dream of a perfect society. Very unrealistic in a world full of humans.
Humans by nature are greedy. This of course helped the species survive in times of famine. Not so necessary now. They are jealous. Another fault that also helped the species survive, survival of the fittest. They go to war over land and people. They use the concept of a common enemy to whip their group into a frenzy and get them to fight for a common cause.
It is hard to imagine sometimes how they acquired dominion over the earth...
@w1z111 (985)
• United States
7 Jun 11
And then there were none...
I wonder if we'll ultimately self-destruct through our greed and other selfishness...? Or, will we evolve to a civilization of just the "rich, successful, greedy, selfish" creme de la creme? Is it about having material wealth that will promote the species onward, or is it about putting our efforts into ultimately awaking to a new and deeper presence of being where all are equal and live in harmony and peace? In my mind, the latter seems to be much more fitting and lasting, for a species claiming to be committed to the "greater good for all".
But I ramble...good points...thanks.
@w1z111 (985)
• United States
6 Jun 11
Ahhh...so right. Too bad, isn't it? I do think that someday (perhaps when humans evolve to higher levels of understanding) people will learn to live in real peace. Somehow, it just seems like nature (God, evolution, or whatever else we may call the forces that keep things evolving and "progressing") will ultimately win out, to the point where future people will look back on some things we do today in much the same way we now look back on some of the ancient ways...with wonder and amazement about how humans could possibly treat fellow humans in any ways but good ways. Here's hoping!! Thanks for your input.
@BalthasarTheRat (656)
• United States
6 Jun 11
Everyone may start with certain "human rights", but there are few who will deny that we must restrict the rights of certain individuals when they prove themselves to be unworthy of those rights. Locking up prisoners is the most obvious example.
A society with unlimited freedom is just anarchy. Everything else is just a matter of where to draw the line.
Hate still has its place as well. For instance, I hate when I make a big mistake, or in the spirit of your question, I hate people who go out of their way to rob another of their rights without due process.
@w1z111 (985)
• United States
6 Jun 11
Well put! Clearly, unlimited freedom couldn't work (at least not these days). Maybe humans will ultimately evolve to understand more about the importance of equality and unity and sharing and all those other good things we'd all love to see more of, eh? Thanks for your input.
@way2vision (613)
• Canada
6 Jun 11
Unfortunately no, though it is easy to state that we do, our rights are limited by our surroundings, the success of our surroundings, and our individual success. With success comes jealousy and with jealousy comes hatred.
It would be an excellent world if everyone has equal rights, but being in a world where greed can easily run a person, there will always be rich and there will always be poor, there will always be loved, and there will be always neglect.
No one should be hated, but this will only be solved if one is kind and generous and does not see themselves as higher than others because they are different.
