Change a few names and the story could be about America. The only true way that tolerance would happen is for it to be taught.
Laws will not create instant tolerance, only protection from hate crimes. And then only if they are enforced.
The defeat of any law regarding Same-sex marriage is teaching hate.
'Separate but equal', 'Don't ask, Don't tell' and even 'You are in my country, Learn English" teaches hate, not tolerance.
It took that Civil Rights Movement to bring true freedom for our African-American brothers and sisters.
And even now there are hate crimes committed against them. And hate is begin taught everyday in the media and by the Government.
The Patriot Act is directed at anyone that is of Middle Eastern ethnicity, having a Middle Eastern sounding name or begin Muslim.
And there are laws being passed everyday against Mexicans, who like a lot of our forefathers come here for a fresh start.
The passage of Federal Laws will protect the GLBT community, but tolerance will not become a reality, unless it is taught.
And as long as the Christian Reich is in control of the media and the Government, it will never be taught.
And Yes that statement isn't tolerant of the Immoral Majority.
Hate is a taught emotion. Only by teaching tolerance can it truly become a reality.
We are all bigots in some way. Name calling, if even just to yourself, is a form of bigotry and hate.
Think about it and you will see what I mean. Even within our own community.
When will it ever be a truly tolerant country?
Ok I am off my soap box now.
