Nihil Obstat Posted October 23, 2012 Posted October 23, 2012 People use that same reasoning to come to that conclusion every day.
r2Dtoo Posted October 23, 2012 Posted October 23, 2012 [quote name='Nihil Obstat' timestamp='1351030096' post='2496514'] People use that same reasoning to come to that conclusion every day. [/quote] Random Guy: I had a bad experience at Starbucks, so I think I'm going to go to Dunkin Doughnuts for coffee instead. Nihil Obstat: You're a racist.
Nihil Obstat Posted October 23, 2012 Posted October 23, 2012 [quote name='r2Dtoo' timestamp='1351030227' post='2496518'] Random Guy: I had a bad experience at Starbucks, so I think I'm going to go to Dunkin Doughnuts for coffee instead. Nihil Obstat: You're a racist. [/quote] Starbucks = people? Dayum man, that is some Soylent Green stuff there.
r2Dtoo Posted October 23, 2012 Posted October 23, 2012 [quote name='Nihil Obstat' timestamp='1351030322' post='2496520'] Starbucks = people? Dayum man, that is some Soylent Green stuff there. [/quote] The difference between foster kids and races is that you can't change your race. Foster kids grow up into adults that will be held accountable for their actions.
Nihil Obstat Posted October 23, 2012 Posted October 23, 2012 [quote name='r2Dtoo' timestamp='1351030994' post='2496530'] The difference between foster kids and races is that you can't change your race. Foster kids grow up into adults that will be held accountable for their actions. [/quote] Can foster kids change being foster kids?
r2Dtoo Posted October 23, 2012 Posted October 23, 2012 [quote name='Nihil Obstat' timestamp='1351031020' post='2496531'] Can foster kids change being foster kids? [/quote] Why should they care? We all have our poo to deal with from our childhood in our adult lives. Explain why this should matter.
Archaeology cat Posted October 23, 2012 Posted October 23, 2012 What some have gone through is absolutely heinous. Can it be overcome? Yes, but it certainly isn't easy, and I can't blame them or be surprised when they struggle.
r2Dtoo Posted October 23, 2012 Posted October 23, 2012 [quote name='Archaeology cat' timestamp='1351031266' post='2496535'] What some have gone through is absolutely heinous. Can it be overcome? Yes, but it certainly isn't easy, and I can't blame them or be surprised when they struggle. [/quote] No one is surprised that foster kids struggle...we all do. Growing up isn't easy for anybody.
Nihil Obstat Posted October 23, 2012 Posted October 23, 2012 [quote name='r2Dtoo' timestamp='1351031100' post='2496532'] Why should they care? We all have our poo to deal with from our childhood in our adult lives. Explain why this should matter. [/quote] If they cannot change their circumstances, if these circumstances are thrust upon them with them having no say in the matter, then it seems unjust to me to treat them with contempt simply because of those circumstances. A person is defined by their actions. Not by their social conditions. Just like since a person cannot change the colour of his skin (nor should they) it is unjust to hate him because of it. If we are talking about being cautious with foster children because of statistically higher crime rates and whatnot, then that is one thing. That is simple prudence. But you are talking about holding each and every individual who is a foster child in contempt, simply because they are foster children. Perhaps it is not an enormous difference, but it is significant enough to me.
r2Dtoo Posted October 23, 2012 Posted October 23, 2012 [quote name='Nihil Obstat' timestamp='1351031664' post='2496540'] If they cannot change their circumstances, if these circumstances are thrust upon them with them having no say in the matter, then it seems unjust to me to treat them with contempt simply because of those circumstances. A person is defined by their actions. Not by their social conditions. Just like since a person cannot change the colour of his skin (nor should they) it is unjust to hate him because of it. If we are talking about being cautious with foster children because of statistically higher crime rates and whatnot, then that is one thing. That is simple prudence. But you are talking about holding each and every individual who is a foster child in contempt, simply because they are foster children. Perhaps it is not an enormous difference, but it is significant enough to me. [/quote] If it's not such an enormous difference than why were you comparing it to racism?
Archaeology cat Posted October 23, 2012 Posted October 23, 2012 [quote name='r2Dtoo' timestamp='1351031362' post='2496537'] No one is surprised that foster kids struggle...we all do. Growing up isn't easy for anybody. [/quote]but growing up doesn't usually include being locked in a room without food or clean clothes. Or being raped repeatedly by one's father. Or being physically abused. No, not all foster kids have endured those things, just the ones I personally know.
r2Dtoo Posted October 23, 2012 Posted October 23, 2012 (edited) [quote name='Archaeology cat' timestamp='1351032490' post='2496560'] but growing up doesn't usually include being locked in a room without food or clean clothes. Or being raped repeatedly by one's father. Or being physically abused. No, not all foster kids have endured those things, just the ones I personally know. [/quote] The foster kids I've personally known as well. Guess what? Get over it. Get a job. Edited October 23, 2012 by r2Dtoo
homeschoolmom Posted October 24, 2012 Posted October 24, 2012 Hey R2.... quit being such a jackass. Thanks.
Nihil Obstat Posted October 24, 2012 Posted October 24, 2012 [quote name='r2Dtoo' timestamp='1351032288' post='2496555'] If it's not such an enormous difference than why were you comparing it to racism? [/quote] It is significant enough for me, as I said. If you do not care, that is on your conscience.[quote name='homeschoolmom' timestamp='1351038339' post='2496623'] Hey R2.... quit being such a jackass. Thanks. [/quote] This.
r2Dtoo Posted October 24, 2012 Posted October 24, 2012 Ya know what. I will always tell people this: Get a job. If that makes me a jackass that so be it. I don't have time to deal with other people's problems when I've has enough in my life to deal with.
r2Dtoo Posted October 24, 2012 Posted October 24, 2012 oh my goodness (don't blasphemy). Wow. I totally just proof read that. This is what drunk phatmassing leads to people. Don't try it.
Nihil Obstat Posted October 24, 2012 Posted October 24, 2012 I think it needed a bit more than a proof read...
Nihil Obstat Posted October 24, 2012 Posted October 24, 2012 I am working right now. Well, I am on my break.
r2Dtoo Posted October 24, 2012 Posted October 24, 2012 You work nightsz? That smells of elderberries.
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