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Ok, I've heard a lot of valid reasons so far but that one just is so 1800s. I don't swing primarily because of people who throw around statements like that.
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That was posted earlier today regarding the fact that some women ask "why are you single" when considering single men. To be followed by
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but if someone makes a detrimental remark about a group,
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requesting more tact in message replies.
First, let me say that stating that some women ask that question is no more or less detrimental than saying that some people discriminate based on race. Certainly, you'll agree that racism does in fact exist in our present society. I imagine that you'll agree too that it's wrong. Stating that it does in fact exist is nothing more than statement of a fact -- an observable, quantifiable fact of social inequality.
If someone were to ask "why do some people not like people that are fat?" -- would the respondant be wrong to answer with his opinions? How can we possibly expect to understand a circumstance if we can't present the facts and opinions involved? Should fat people then be offended by the presented opinions?
If we can't have an open dialog that includes all opinions - whether they are right or not they are still prevailing opinion -- then we can not hope to even understand the tip of this issue.
I do believe I have made it clear that these are only my opinions or observations -- if anyone takes issue with them then present some opposing dialog -- I may just change my mind if you can convince me. I probably won't be too receptive though to "that's not right" as your sole argument.
So, are you prepared to argue that no woman considers the reasons why a man is single in her decision making? I personally know a few that do...