posted by [identity profile] nosebeepbear.livejournal.com at 10:49am on 2003-09-02
that makes about as much sense as whining about what a tough time white college-educated males have of it.

I see your point, but I'm not sure that's actually equivalent. Vandalism is real, and if he feels the need to protect his car by not marking it with things that make some people angry, that's reasonable. It's possible he was implying anti-Christians are more numerous, or more dangerous, or something, but my first thought would be that he feels being identified with *any* group makes one a target.
 
posted by [identity profile] merde.livejournal.com at 11:01am on 2003-09-02
well, i can see your point too -- but in this case, the person specifically said he felt he'd be targeted for being a christian. while it's unfortunately true that there are a few rabid anti-christians running around out there, i think he was more likely to have his car vandalized because it wasn't an american car. or because it had virginia plates. or because he looked like he might be gay. so yes, identifying as a part of any group could theoreticlaly make you a target.

but man, what a crappy way to live life, obsessing over all the people who might be out to get you. as [livejournal.com profile] dglenn knows perhaps better than anyone, people can be surprisingly tolerant if you give them the chance to be, instead of walking around with a chip on your shoulder daring them to be offended -- or to offend you.
 
posted by [identity profile] nosebeepbear.livejournal.com at 11:51am on 2003-09-02
i think he was more likely to have his car vandalized because it wasn't an american car. or because it had virginia plates. or because he looked like he might be gay.

Or because some people think vandalism is fun, and he was there. Yeah, I agree. Just trying to see all sides. (I'm a Libra, but if that bothers you, I can change... ;))
 
posted by [identity profile] merde.livejournal.com at 12:06pm on 2003-09-02
(I'm a Libra, but if that bothers you, I can change... ;))

i'm a capricorn, but if that bothers you, check back in 20 years. *grin*

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