2008-07-11 - Rider Down, NW11

But you, of course, would be insensitive to a racists beliefs would you not ?

A racist walks up to you and says "This fucking country needs to get these Paki bastards out" - what do you do, remain silent, let him have his view and not challenge it, remain sensitive to his ideas, not offend him ? . . . or do you tell him that you disagree ?

Like many things in life though tyan it's as much about how you go about doing as what you do. By all means challenge the belief systems. Ask awkward questions which challenge people to think but an overly aggressive approach will cause instant wall to go up against anything that is said. If you come across unreasonable in the sense of the language you use (for example) in your presentation of your argument no matter how well formed and logical many people will will not be receptive to what you wish to say.