I don't think so. They are too afraid of offending other people and don't realize they are just spewing out what's been fed to them.
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omg, is that legal???
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They do that because they are afraid of hearing about things that go against what they believe in.
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I think they want to see if they'll get banned or something. Also, it's hard to respond to them...they can act foolish with almost no reprecussions.
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The actions of the other people you are talking about prove the old addage.\n\nI think it goes hand in hand with "kill them with kindness."  Someone opens their mouth and is ugly, be kind right back.  It not only maintains your integrity, it makes them look and feel pretty darn stupid.
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Because they're scared. Scared people act on-logically. To bad they are so powerfull.
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I believe so, but it is their rights. Ethics and morals are being overshadowed by ego's and opinions. It is sad really as upon my return I was scorned by several people. I wish the media would just stay the hell out. All they print is garbage and half stories and it is making the war that much more difficult.
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I agree with you, people are too sensitive and tend to misunderstand the intent of what is said. If it is not a misunderstanding, they just asked for the truth, got it, and complained. People should not ask for the truth if they do not really want to hear it.
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I know I hate that too.  I guess they just dont want any feedback, they're either scared or not interested in what people have to say to them on a personal basis.
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Yes, it is something that worries a lot of people I am sure.\n\nThe sad fact of the matter is that humans are naturally aggressive creatures. Our society is formed round the notion of the alpha male, or more specifically, the alpha 'country', this can be seen clearly from examples in history, mankind has always sought to gain more and more territory and kill more and more people. \n\nOf course, now the situation worsens, as you mentioned, we now have nuclear war heads to worry about. \n\nThe only thing you can do, and all of us can do, is make it obvious that this is not acceptable behaviour, and that caring and loving people around you is a far more effective way of living in the world. Keep the message alive, and don't fear, us peace loving people may yet save the day!
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They can't help it. It's just natural that they are annoying and stuff, they really can't help it. Although I wish they could.
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they are afraid of the truth. its alot easier not to look at the problem, and have it removed.
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Censoring isn't the answer. People need to somehow (that is the key) learn to believe what they believe while respecting what others believe.
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G'day Gistambition,\n\nThank you for your question.\n\nThey would probably end what they considered to be racism but it might not embrace their own attitudes.\n\nAs they don't have such power and are unlikely to get it, it doesn't worry me too much.\n\nRegards
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I agree.  It's not like many people purposfully are alone.  I suppose they think they are being encouraging and polite, but I wish they'd shut up.
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people are scared of that they do not understand\n\nThey would rather someone tell them what they want to hear instead of learning the truth and be shown they are wrong
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they do. i see it on this site all the time. however, many USians have no grounding in history or ability to intelligently discuss these issues beyond the usual prejudice and fear. that doesn't exactly make it easy to get beyond the basic "you're evil" "no, YOU'RE evil!" BS.
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I think this is misunderstood. Please have this irrational fear of "Big Brother" Which is crazy. Why would the government want to listen to everyones conversations anyway? It is ridiculous that people get all worked up over this. I say people who have nothing to hide hide nothing. I just want to be safe like you. If you are more interested in this topic you should check out the book "Shadow War" It really explains a lot of the secretive things Bush has done to keep this country safe.