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Re: Significant part of former LIRR Wading River Branch to become rail trail |
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Posted by SilverFox on Sun Apr 12 17:18:45 2009, in response to Re: Significant part of former LIRR Wading River Branch to become rail trail, posted by RonInBayside on Sun Apr 12 12:22:21 2009. A certain percentage of people who move out to Suffolk do so because they are intolerant of racial minoritiesm and have poor social skillsBut it is not for you to dictate what their opinions of others should be or how long it should take them to acquire your more "enlightened" ways. Just because you were better able, equipped, enlightened, or fortunate enough not to be burned by your adaptability doesn't mean others should be vilified for their cautiousness or their tolerance of intolerance. I would sooner go after those who ACT upon their dislike of others by committing physical harm to them and not merely wanting to retreat into a zone they consider "safe" without any threat. Sometimes, prejudice is a safety reaction and not an ignorant one. In Juneau, Alaska They don't have fifteen thousand people living cheek-to-jowl there to create discord, distrust, and prejudice. Maybe they are open to sociability because there is so little chance for it. Apples to Oranges when it comes to comparing Juneau to Suffolk. I predict the trail will develop very nicely, and we'll read more whining here on Subchat about how horrible it is, and that is OK I've changed my opinion on here many times. And to tell you the truth, if the residents along the trail think it is good, then who am I to say it isn't? I don't live there, and I won't live there with the trail, unless I consciously choose to. These people don't have a choice but to adapt. The goal posts changed far too radically after the ball was kicked. But I do hope you give me credit for resolving that it is a good thing if the people directly involved in it think it is good. I, personally, don't see the good in it, and that doesn't make me a racist. I won't allow that. |
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