Last form of permissible discrimination

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Discrimination based on physical appearance, particularly against those deemed unattractive, remains a socially accepted taboo, despite legal protections against discrimination based on sexual orientation, race, age, and creed in most states. The discussion highlights the irrationality of lookism and questions whether government intervention is necessary to address this form of discrimination. Participants argue that while discrimination exists in various forms, including religious and gender biases, the idea of legally defining and regulating attractiveness poses significant challenges. The conversation also touches on the subjective nature of beauty and the complexities of implementing laws to combat discrimination based on looks. Ultimately, the debate reflects broader societal issues regarding acceptance and the inherent biases that influence human interactions.
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loseyourname said:
There's a message board for sports fans I frequent sometimes and there was a guy asking for car buying advice and he was seriously considering a Hyundai. Another guy came on that said he was a business owner and he would never hire a man driving a Hyundai because it shows a lack of ambition on his part. The guy went on and on with this Glengarry Glen Ross speech about macho alpha maleness and how much the car you drive matters.

People hire for the absolute stupidest reasons and then wonder why so many companies have incompetent managers.

i suspect that virtues like practicality and frugality are about to come back in style. although, there will always be business types where fake it til you make it will continue to be the name of the game.
 
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Try being disabled and young.. People won't even look at you, they avoid it. Seriously.

But I am a conservative, but I am also a very disabled veteran. I am a true believer in the Constitution. I personally don't see where it says that I have any right to tell anyone how to live live. Actually it is just the opposite, it protects everyone's right to do what they want. ( except for hurting kids and dogs and stuff ).

I find it a waste of money and time to fight somethine that involves individual freedoms.

I take this stuff seriously because I served this country well, and still serve. And it is insulting that I served so we can deny individual freedoms.

So fight that fight.
 
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I am in medication land so my take that into consideration when reading my post.
 
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airborne18 said:
Try being disabled and young.. People won't even look at you, they avoid it. Seriously.

But I am a conservative, but I am also a very disabled veteran. I am a true believer in the Constitution. I personally don't see where it says that I have any right to tell anyone how to live live. Actually it is just the opposite, it protects everyone's right to do what they want. ( except for hurting kids and dogs and stuff ).

I find it a waste of money and time to fight somethine that involves individual freedoms.

I take this stuff seriously because I served this country well, and still serve. And it is insulting that I served so we can deny individual freedoms.

So fight that fight.

I think you've expressed the moderate views of many who've served their country, and wish to see basic principles of freedom blended with respect. We get the freedom, so we should exercise restraint in bathroom stalls and try to raise the level of discourse. On a personal note, I'm sorry that you're clearly having such a difficult time as a vet. Remember, most people are dopes to begin with, but that doesn't mean that plenty of people you'll meet along the way won't be happy as your friend, and not look at you oddly (or not at all) or demand war stories. It's trite, but it takes time to find and surround yourself with good people... keep fighting that fight too.
 

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