Why are people so quick to condemn someone when they hear?
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Because of the abuse that religious elitists have done, people have a gag reflex about tongues.  Some have made it to be a sign of superiority, and that those that do not speak in tongues are inferior.  \n\nThat is abusive and people should not tolarate it.\n\nHowever, lets not pretend that every knee-jerk reaction is justified.
834011
Most people don't think before they speak whether on here or face-to-face.\n\nBut you have to give them a bit of credit, they must type incredibly fast.
717145
The person calling the names wants people to come down to their level.\nThey don't realize their words hurt.
250802
Good point.  But keep in mind, people tend to react before they really think things all the way through.
1056292
Because people like to force their views on other people.
527970
Because no one in willing to take the time to understand others views.  We are so absorbed in ourselves we can't think of others, we are so certain that our beliefs are correct and are unwilling to take the time to listen to anyone else, only scream over them.  In the end we could all be wrong and never know the difference because we were unwilling to hear the truth.  On the other hand we could be correct, and never successfully witness to anyone else because we are viewed as hateful and ridiculous.
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Start with the fact that really front edge bright and well-educated people don't do this. Nice uneducated ones don't either. Take those two groups away, and what you have is the base of yahoo answers political boards.\n\nThe reason some people do it, the mean ones, is to feel better. It's release to call someone an idiot on a big loudspeaker from behind a curtain where you'll never be seen or called to account for your comments. It's exactly like prank calls or vandalism. Messing with people by remote control.\n\nThe reason a lot of other people do it -- call them middle brow users -- is because once you pigeonhole and demonize a group with a stereotype, they are in a tidy box, and you don't have to bother with trying to see things from their point of view anymore.  Instead, you just kneejerk "oh, it's the Nabobs", and you're done with it. It's intellectual laziness. But sometimes the way a middlebrow goes about it is superficially clever, and indicative of the fact they aren't 100% dummies, at very least. They have some sort of language skills and ability to entertain, if not great insight. If you think about it, that's what a lot of radio talk """pundits""" have too: superficial verbal agility, with no real insight.\n\nBut whoever does it, it's not useful, and ultimately damaging to the public dialog on issues.
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because your viewpoints oppose theirs.\n\nand by voicing it out, they might be afraid that you can influence others into having the same mindset as you.\n\nAlso, there's definitely racism and elitism in every social level. so when you are supporting someone or something that this social level looks down on, they of course, feel that they have a right to be rude!
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i know there is one individual that turns everyone in because they do not agree with your opinion.  it is sad that when you do express you get such foul responses or people are so hateful.. you are right.. it has gotten worse as it has gotten closer to voting day.
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Yes, but it's freedom of speech: we're all entitled to express our opinion but, yes, some of the loudest do seem to be those who are quick to place others in harm's way for their beliefs.\nI'm not referring only to women, by the way.\nPersonally, I plan to express my own opinion on the war on Nov. 7, 2006.  Please join me.
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Because people tend to get nasty and angry with things they do not them themselves understand or participate in. So they lash out to make themselves heard instead of just biting their tongue and not showing that they don't know. What was it grandma use to say, ohh yeah. People might think your a fool but open your mouth and then they will know for sure.
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They like to tlak about themselves. Just give them a reason and you will have a harder time shutting them up ;-)
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yes its highly agitating.  its so easy for somebody to judge somebody else without ever experiencing their problems.  its just one of the many forms of ignorance.  next time you start to get mad when somebody talks like that, consider where its coming form.  a most likely completely uninformed individual.
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The ones who scream the loudest are usually the worst offenders. It's a great way to divert attention from your own shortcomings. If someone then shows that you are racist, you just say, "You're just saying that because I said it first."\n\nIt's terribly childish, but it's the way of the politically correct crowd. They are the most racist people in the country. They are just racist in favor of the minorities, so they don't consider it to be racism.
798204
Right now, it's jealousy.  Yes, some people do actually hate other people because they differ on opionions.
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People just don't stop to think before they speak.  They can't be bothered to take the time it requires to see if there comments may be hurtful to someone.\n\nFor example, the comment about skydiving. True, you may not have children but I'm sure there a lot of people in your life that would be devastated if something happened to you. Such as family members, boyfriend/girlfriend or spouse.\n\nAs for the rest...it's just ignorance. To assume just because a person is single and tired that they must be a party person is just plain stupid.\n\nIgnore them and know that your space in this world is just as important as theirs.
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Some can be extremely sensitive and try to inflict their pain on other people.Some might have been mistreated,but that is no excuse  for some of their ways.There is someone I know of who goes around and tell people they are going to hell,calling them names,and demanding how they should behave.I don't feel sorry for these type of people.\n\nI used to stay in a rooming house when I was a 18.There was a mean bitter lady named Elaine.She said the most cruel things to me.I responded by saying"You're just mad because I have a girlfriend while you're sitting in your house deteriorating.No man will ever want you.You have no breast,you're ugly,you have no teeth and you have one leg.What man in their right mind would want you".She was shocked that I said that,but she got just what she deserved.After I said that,I went about my business while she sat there all alone deteriorating.I had no regrets about what I said.If you judge someone,you better be ready to be judged.\n\nSome cope with their pain by believing in heaven.People like Elaine will not go to heaven if they continue to act this way.