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[Pressing-On]

Originally Posted by Subdued

My opinion is that the guy in Rico's post is entirely and solely responsible for his OWN behavior, though. There may be a reason this guy exhibited the behavior he did; but I don't buy that as a legitimate excuse. The man is an adult. I don't believe for one second that he hasn't heard from somewhere that racism is wrong or bad or improper. (I believe the issue was racism - hope I'm remembering correctly.) The man won't change, because he won't change. We're not animals - we're humans. Humans have self-control, we just don't always use it. That man could choose not to open his mouth, despite how he feels inside about other races. He didn't make the right decision -- I blame him, not his father.

Yes, Subdued you are right. He can't blame anyone else.

The whole point of Rico's story is - He could not change the man and so he walked away.

He wasn't standing there psychoanalyzing his learned behavior.

Gotta run! Have a great day!