I guess I've just never found it too difficult to be considerate.
If I say something that offends somebody I apologise and endeavour not to say it again.
Maybe I'm biased because my brother has Down's Syndrome but the word 'retard' has alway been a bit of a dick thing to me.
you refrain from saying retard, but dick is okay?
Yeah Sarah, you might offend people with penises.
Dont believe my comment was directed at you. Your so quick to jump onto everything I say. Any patricular reason why, or just trying to be a pain?
I live to reply to your posts, my life revolves around you.
What were we saying about superiority complexes again?
I wasnt at all saying that you live to reply to my posts, i didnt mean that at all. I just wanted to know why you feel the need to comment on everything I say.
There's always something worth bringing up re: your posts. Take from that what you will.
Anyways, it can take some people a bit longer than others to grasp some things in life and I think having several people opposing you in this manner can be a little intimidating and not condusive to changing opinions and growing as a person.
(oh dear it seems my being alive offends them, better top myself)
whoops, suicide reference
You do realise that if you think PC is stupid doing things because they're not PC is equally stupid because political correctness is still determining your behaviour right?
Think this discussion has gone a little... far. And off topic.
Agreed.
Considering the saying "be the change you want to see in the world", what do people suggest we do as individuals and as a society to change the rates of homelessness?
Personally, I think people need let go of any prejudice by educating themselves on the varying causes of homelessness and then taking direct action.
I think I need to think about what 'direct action' needs to be taken for a little though..
Edit: Rereading that sounded to me like an old VCE humanities essay topic. haha but seriously!
I think we need to hear from them, simple as that.
We had a man that used to be homeless and substance-addicted come and talk to us in year 12 and I can say it was one of the most enlightening experiences I've ever had. It certainly turned around a lot of my ignorance on the subject, that's for sure. I think if people saw and heard the suffering and the human side of these people, rather than something just sitting on the footpath, they'd be more willing to help.
