Cipher Lord
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Now, with that said, what do you think? I think that this is exactly correct, and I must say, has opened up my eyes.
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Is Ignorance the Root Cause of Fear
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Now, with that said, what do you think? I think that this is exactly correct, and I must say, has opened up my eyes.
Cipher Lord
Pe2ker and Stalker
How can you group such a large amount of people into one group? There are good republicans, and I admit, there are bad republicans. People just fear the truth sometimes, but that doesn't mean you're able to group so many people and generalize them so blatantly.
I just had to laugh at the stupidity of this statement.
Truly Serebii's best example of the Pot calling the Kettle black.
Doesn't matter what your Political leaning is. Stupidity or Ignorance as you have displayed does not take Political sides.
Again, just my opinion^_^
I just believe that most Republicans hinder progress, that's all.
Thats fine, you just how ever are displaying a horrible amount of ignorance, in a topic ABOUT ignorance. I mean if you want to become the joke of the topic that is fine.
Think whatever you want, I speak my mind and I'm fine with being a joke, I won't stand back and lie about what I truely feel^_^
Anyway this isn't about me. Homophobes are ignorant too I think. Ignorance leads to war too often aswell.
Cipher Lord
Pe2ker and Stalker
They hinder progress, how exactly? Also, I can tell that you are trolling us, and unfortunately, it has worked.
Also, republicans do NOT hinder progress. George Bush, contrary to popular belief, made a TON of progress, and he was a republican.
shadowkami
Internet Hustla'
Hey ***hole that's my mother you're talking about....
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I think that some people live by the maxim, "What you don't know won't hurt you." However I believe that what you do know and the more you know will hurt your enemies. People are scared that if they face the truth they will be affected. So overall Ignorance is the root of not only fear but also Alloute.
I'm not trolling, you wanted opinions, and I gave mine, if you are personally offended, I apologize.
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Ignorance stems from fear, fear stems from not understanding?
Cobalt_Latios
Well-Known Member
Well I'll be, that's nearly identical to what most internet browsers (IE especially) when you either download something, or go and click on something. I guess that means the Internet is ignorant... naw.
Anyways, I have to say, there is a good deal of logic here and what it states is true. However, though it may not a root cause, how does one explain the "irrational" fears? True, they are fears just the same, but I think they may be a branch off of the ignorance.
Though, I have some of the strangest fears one could possibly have. And none of them are caused by ignorance of what I don't know, but rather, cause me to ignore them in spite of a fear of it/them.
However, for the most part, I do have to agree with this. Not knowing what you're dealing with does cause to be cautious that it could be harmful.
In short, good topic...
Also, BigLutz, drop it. An opinion is an opinion. You may disagree, but let "others" take care of it.
*C_L*
edit: nevermind, it has been taken care of.
Penguinist Trainer
Well-Known Member
I would say yes and no. Yes a large number of fears are caused by ignorance, but some legitimate fears are caused by a specific source.
For instance, I am terribly afraid of bees. When I was a kid, a bee got caught behind my glasses and I watched as it stung near my eye. Another time, I was falling asleep on the couch when I was a kid when a bee resting on my shoulder stung me when my head started to droop. Then another time, I was going to my grandparent's house when I was a kid, when I ran up their front steps, I was unaware of the Hornets nest underneath that I had woken up. They weren't too happy to be woken up.
I've had plenty of other experiences that have just led me to be terrified of bees. I understand, that they were probably scared too, or they were defending their home. But all the rationale in the world can't stop me from flinching everytime I hear a buzz.
I know there are plenty of fears that most people are too ignorant too overcome, but some people have legitimate reasons for their fears.
For instance, I am terribly afraid of bees. When I was a kid, a bee got caught behind my glasses and I watched as it stung near my eye. Another time, I was falling asleep on the couch when I was a kid when a bee resting on my shoulder stung me when my head started to droop. Then another time, I was going to my grandparent's house when I was a kid, when I ran up their front steps, I was unaware of the Hornets nest underneath that I had woken up. They weren't too happy to be woken up.
I've had plenty of other experiences that have just led me to be terrified of bees. I understand, that they were probably scared too, or they were defending their home. But all the rationale in the world can't stop me from flinching everytime I hear a buzz.
I know there are plenty of fears that most people are too ignorant too overcome, but some people have legitimate reasons for their fears.
A lot of progress of course how could I forget?! Stem cell research boomed during his time as president, we have no wars here in America, we have progressed past the need to fight other nations, and our economy grew rapidly, no problems at all everyone was so rich with progress!! Yes the most progress seen in 200 years.
Yes, no more racism either, Mr. Bush really helped us progress as a people^_^
Can you tell I'm being sarcastic?
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Ignorance causes fear. Fear (and ignorance) causes conservatism. It was after WWI that America began to fall into its crippling state. People became afraid of foreigners for no good reason (Sacco and Vanzetti case), and they felt that many of the bad things that happened were because they changed too much. But when you look at it, ignorance is the cause of fear, conservatism, violence, etc. The KKK was born because ignorance gave birth to hatred of blacks. Gays don't have equal rights because ignorance creates some degree of conservatism in people. It's all a domino effect.
Save it for the Political Topic, we have one just a few topics down and I would loveee to rip you apart in there.
Cobalt_Latios said:
At first I was just shocked that one of the first posts was made by a ignorant person. But I figured that I had posted enough to make my point clear and to not keep the topic from totally falling off the cliff. Although I come back and see that Alloute keeps dragging it in that direction.
And yet you keep following along. :/ So who's the pot calling the kettle black?
Umm I came back to direct him to the Political Topic, seeing how we kind of need some new....meat in there, not to mention the George Bush bashing wasn't very useful to the topic.... Anyway back to subject.