When should an individual stand an his own against the community?
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Having the courage of one's convictions is an admirable trait.
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when a nation is at war with it's own people
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An owner should have control of his or her property and should have the right to make up any rules about it htey want. The customer should vote with their feet. Go where they are happy.
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Community exists within society.
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There isn't any law for this kind of an arrangement... it's a matter which is decided by ones moral code.  "To each his own" is what's ringing true in my mind, but I'm guessing you won't quite agree with me on this point.  Am I correct?\n\n{}{}{} r u randy? {}{}{}\n.
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Non-violent protest.  AKA, standing up for a cuase that gets the crap beat out of him, and not fighting back to prove that violence is not always the answer.
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I won't bash a fellow Pagan, but I agree that we should rise above, not rise against. Why should we lower ourselves to petty insults and bashing? If we are angry or hurt because others have attacked us, we should not seek to become that which has caused us pain. To carry that negativity around with us is far more harmful than to walk away and leave it at its source.
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I always respect people who will stand up for their beliefs. Especially if what they believe is unpopular and they know that speaking up will make their lives more difficult. That is a difficult and brave thing to do.
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I'd love to have someone like you around, if I were to get attacked. It's scary to think of how apathetic people can be. There is more than one way of getting involved or to help. As long as one can help out, instead of walking away, ignoring it. If it were me, I wouldn't physically get in the middle of the bashing, because I know my limits and weakness. But I would get help, distract, get a large object to swing, etc. There are ways of helping out and getting involved to help our fellow people. Even to give assistance to the victim after the fact. But to walk away, that is uncool... But then again, I can't say that is wise 100% of the time, for there are different social conventions and rules or lack of rules in different cultures, sub-cultures, and countries.
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Personally tell the others to mind their own business and stop trying to control someones life.\nBy all means give her the pros and cons, but do NOT try and influence the decision.\nNo-one has the right to control another.
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You have the right to have your own beliefs and thinking, but you have to go along with the rules of the society you're living in. You have to abide by the rules or you'll get yourself into trouble, if you can't then look for somewhere else to live, which will have social rules that are a closer match to your way of thinking.
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Sounds like a good fix.  Good job!  Way to stand up for yourself!
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Just listen, don't say much unless you REALLY need to defend yourself. Wait till they cool down and THEN discuss your opinion. I've found this is the best way to handle this situation. Because after you let them cool down they are MUCH more likely to agree with you.
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Communities do not have the right to pick and choose who lives where.  This is America and people should live where they want.  As long as they are not disturbing the peace or doing anything illegal then you should be okay with your neighbors.
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You have to stand up for what you think is right!
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Become bitter and angry.Be careful and stand up for yourself.
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Stay out of it and let him fight his own battles.