Perhaps to different degrees, but this does go to show that everyone can or has been the victim of some sort of prejudice with the severity being in the eye of the beholder.
Granted, no two people’s experience with being the victim of bigotry is the same. However, they CAN be equally painful and feel equally threatening. It also doesn’t mean that it doesn’t provide perspective on what the other person is experiencing. One also should never assume what experiences the other has had.
Some of the most important conversations start with “Please tell me so I can understand” or “I think I have an idea of what you’ve experienced, but I want to better understand.” Those statements must be followed by actively, thoughtfully listening. Never throw into that conversation “I know how you feel” because you really don’t. No two people experience things exactly the same way. The best you can do is understand.
Notice I’m not mentioning any specific types of bigotry. These kinds of experiences are fundamentally the same: they stem from hatred and ignorance of whatever is different, and that kind of hatred can be found in any group of people. Hatred is hatred regardless of the form it takes. The conversations are also the same: seeking to understand.
Let’s all strive to be kind, to listen, to understand. Most importantly, let’s let the bigoted know that hatred is unacceptable. Hatred never, ever solved anything and never leads to positive change, regardless of the form that hatred takes.
P51Strega almost 4 years ago
WOW, that’s some quick turn-around. For some good news, check out the protests in Flint, MI.
socalvillaguy Premium Member almost 4 years ago
Good message here, fellas.
jmworacle almost 4 years ago
Not a good time for this comic.
Darsan54 Premium Member almost 4 years ago
Andy’s got hair?? Greying hair?
bbbmorrell almost 4 years ago
He is certainly judged for wearing his mask wrong.
charliefarmrhere almost 4 years ago
Great job today on todays strip guys, even if a bit controversial to some. Why I read this strip everyday!
Rich C. Premium Member almost 4 years ago
Perhaps to different degrees, but this does go to show that everyone can or has been the victim of some sort of prejudice with the severity being in the eye of the beholder.
Sassy's Mom almost 4 years ago
Granted, no two people’s experience with being the victim of bigotry is the same. However, they CAN be equally painful and feel equally threatening. It also doesn’t mean that it doesn’t provide perspective on what the other person is experiencing. One also should never assume what experiences the other has had.
Some of the most important conversations start with “Please tell me so I can understand” or “I think I have an idea of what you’ve experienced, but I want to better understand.” Those statements must be followed by actively, thoughtfully listening. Never throw into that conversation “I know how you feel” because you really don’t. No two people experience things exactly the same way. The best you can do is understand.
Notice I’m not mentioning any specific types of bigotry. These kinds of experiences are fundamentally the same: they stem from hatred and ignorance of whatever is different, and that kind of hatred can be found in any group of people. Hatred is hatred regardless of the form it takes. The conversations are also the same: seeking to understand.Let’s all strive to be kind, to listen, to understand. Most importantly, let’s let the bigoted know that hatred is unacceptable. Hatred never, ever solved anything and never leads to positive change, regardless of the form that hatred takes.
gmadoll789 Premium Member almost 4 years ago
Pre-‘judged’? More like pre-decided.
tammyspeakslife Premium Member almost 4 years ago
Being rejected and being in constant fear for your life really aren’t the same. The entire planet is protesting.
Night-Gaunt49[Bozo is Boffo] almost 4 years ago
That mask cannot cover his face properly. That huge nose…