09-14-2015, 03:12 PM
007 wrote: I honestly can't relate to this topic..
So I guess the logical thing to ask is why are you bothering to participate? Can't people on PW have discussions in which other participants abstain because they don't relate? There's discussions about subdivision humbug, HPP is very popular, but I don't have zip to do with HPP. Should I chime in saying it's inappropriate to do that because it's not all inclusive?
007 also said: Whenever you focus on one particular race/culture you create a mentality of us and them. It's not healthy, we are much more than that...
And I wonder about this idea of how we all should be homogenized. What if some of us feel otherwise? Can't you imagine a PW that has room for both? That you can have your ideas, and others can share their ideas even if they happen to hold their particular cultural differences dear, and speak from a different world view than yours? What is it about cultural differences that threatens a healthy society? I don't think American is one size fits all, but IS a multi-cultural society where our difference are appreciated and we can live free side by side. At least I believe that's the American ideal.
Btw.. I do not think MLK was advocating that any culture abandon the aspects of their heritage that is precious to them. All he was advocating was the abandonment of hate and violence that comes between them. I personally believe understanding and appreciating and being empathetic of others and their cultural differences is what makes life so rich, so rewarding. That's what makes Hawaii such an awesome place to live!
So I guess the logical thing to ask is why are you bothering to participate? Can't people on PW have discussions in which other participants abstain because they don't relate? There's discussions about subdivision humbug, HPP is very popular, but I don't have zip to do with HPP. Should I chime in saying it's inappropriate to do that because it's not all inclusive?
007 also said: Whenever you focus on one particular race/culture you create a mentality of us and them. It's not healthy, we are much more than that...
And I wonder about this idea of how we all should be homogenized. What if some of us feel otherwise? Can't you imagine a PW that has room for both? That you can have your ideas, and others can share their ideas even if they happen to hold their particular cultural differences dear, and speak from a different world view than yours? What is it about cultural differences that threatens a healthy society? I don't think American is one size fits all, but IS a multi-cultural society where our difference are appreciated and we can live free side by side. At least I believe that's the American ideal.
Btw.. I do not think MLK was advocating that any culture abandon the aspects of their heritage that is precious to them. All he was advocating was the abandonment of hate and violence that comes between them. I personally believe understanding and appreciating and being empathetic of others and their cultural differences is what makes life so rich, so rewarding. That's what makes Hawaii such an awesome place to live!