I woke up to find that someone on my friends list removed me because of my "Bush Cheney" Avatar.... And mainly cause I am a Republican.
Now I respect all you peoples Democratic views and not once to anyone have I said "DIE MOTHER FUCKER DIE!"
So I ask...:
What is your thought on this kind of prejudism? And would a friend being of one political party really matter wether he or she was a good friend or worthy of you coming into contact with.
Here is that message.. I just feel this is ripe for discussion since it deals on both lines of PREJUDISM and RESPECTING ONES OPINION.

ME:
Removing me from your friends list because im a republican? Oh I forgive you. But I suggest you take a good look around you and respect other peoples ideals.

Makes you a bad person? I never removed you for being a Democrat. I never said "YOU SUCK! YOUR GOING TO HELL!" because your a democrat. Countless times Have i stated in all my political posts "Good Luck with whoever your voting for and I respect that" Its no less being prejudice If I was black, muslim, asian, jewish Baptist... So in the move you did (again i dont care but other people might) Its extremely prejudice because like it or not... NEW YORK DOES HAVE Thousands of Republicans who live in this state, And people in this world do not have to think the exact same way about something as someone else.. We are just out numbered.

As for not giving me a chance? I would say it would be your loss. I would of never brought any of this up in conversation or asked you "where do you stand... blah blah blah."
The avatar is only till the election is over. Cause I fealt I got tired of never seeing any one else in support of my views that I would voice my opinion. Again. This is why we vote. and this is why there are two parties.

Oh and youre safe. I cast my ballot in Florida.

Wether you "give me a chance" is up to you. But ultimately... Because you removed me for being a Republican... Meens you do not respect me, my views, nor my party and frankly all the friend I got up here are majority Democratic and all it takes is a simple "Whatever dude. Goodluck with that"
And frankly I wouldnt want to be friends with someone who has that sort of grudge, selfishness, lack of respect, in them.
Its all good though. Cheers

Here is what I found in their journal in response to the person beleating me:

THEM:
I removed somebody from my "friends" list, because they have a "Bush/Cheney '04" avatar. Does this make me a bad person? Granted the person wasn't a friend yet, more just a friendly acquaintance, but is a politically revolting avatar enough of a reason for me to decide that he's not worth giving a chance? It's a perfectly legitimate reason as far as I'm concerned, but am I the only one who feels that way? Would spotting that avatar in your friends' journal entries make you literally feel queasy, the way I did? And as if it isn't already bad enough, the person is a New Yorker, too! I though I was fairly safe here! Gee whiz. Yuck. Ok, I've had enough of this subject.

Discuss

Goodluck to everyone tomorrow

[Edited on Nov 01, 2004 by Lain]

Cash

USA

OLD SKOOL

NOV 01, 2004 07:19 AM

There's a difference between respecting an opinion and choosing not to associate with someone based on their political views.

I can respect the opinion of someone who is anti-abortion. By "respect" I mean I am able to keep myself from belittling them.

However, my associations with people who are vehemently anti-abortion will never progress much further than polite small-talk.

MisterSatan

Portland, OR

August 2002

NOV 01, 2004 07:21 AM

In other words?

Grow up and realize that not all of us are going to agree on everything.

Kobi

Seattle, WA

June 2004

NOV 01, 2004 07:22 AM

Word up!

plaxico80

West Palm Beach, FL

October 2004

NOV 01, 2004 07:24 AM

This election is polarizing everyone, including friends and sometimes families. I mean, I fucking HATE George Bush. I hate him more than life itself and although I don't like saying it, I feel differently about my friends who support him. I don't look at them the way I did before I learned this.

So, in closing, supporting someone like Dubya is GOING TO lose some friends for you (and rightfully so.) But if he's who you support, it shouldn't matter to you at all and you should move on.

Just like this country is about to do tomorrow, with John Kerry as president.

See ya, Dubya.