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vlyons

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9. I see this as a simple problem to solve.

Wed Jul 4, 2018, 11:41 AM

Jul 2018

She has an irrational fear that she has nurtured in her mind. Tell someone like this that you think their fear of different looking people is irrational. People that look different have so much in common with us if we just open our minds and look objectively, we have the power to change our point of view. Those people have families that they love. Just like we love our family. They want to be happy, just like we want to be happy. They want their children to grow up safely and go to a good school, just like we want the best for our children. They want their parents to be free of health problems, just like we want healthcare for our families. They want to live in a decent place in a safe neighborhood, just like us. They want to be treated fairly and with respect, just like us.

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I need some advice [View all] Ohiogal Jul 2018 OP

I extricate myself from the conversation as quickly and as politely as I can. Aristus Jul 2018 #1

They assume you are because you give them no reason not to. WhiskeyGrinder Jul 2018 #2

+1 gtar100 Jul 2018 #5

Thank you, those were good responses, I'll have to remember them next time! Ohiogal Jul 2018 #12

In the moment it can be hard to know what to do. But just being ready to speak pleasantly WhiskeyGrinder Jul 2018 #16

There are some people you simply don't need in your life. Solly Mack Jul 2018 #3

Be honest and be respectful. Being silent is being complicit. Doodley Jul 2018 #4

Speak up, or it'll never end dalton99a Jul 2018 #6

I'd be so tempted to look at her and say, 'That's so offensive. My Mom is Hispanic.' Siwsan Jul 2018 #7

Actually say, "My mom is Hispanic and my brother is married to a Black woman and has adorable kid nt Blue_true Jul 2018 #17

I have a whole pack of family like that lady dem in texas Jul 2018 #8

I see this as a simple problem to solve. vlyons Jul 2018 #9

Just my two cents worth ... lpbk2713 Jul 2018 #10

Thank you for your post Ohiogal Jul 2018 #13

The Orlando area has a mix of Hispanics, lots are Cuban, many are not. Blue_true Jul 2018 #19

I often tell about my experience living in NYC. moriah Jul 2018 #11

I've started envisioning responding like someone in an old movie.... Lars39 Jul 2018 #14

"I feel the same way about places where everyone is white." hunter Jul 2018 #15

On the other hand, there are bad neighborhoods in every city tavernier Jul 2018 #18

Hopefully, the overwhelming amount of Hispanics will choose Democrats. oasis Jul 2018 #20

"May I ask a question, ma'am?" JHB Jul 2018 #21

This is what puzzles me, too cyclonefence Jul 2018 #30

I won't live in Florida either, but it's not because of racism FakeNoose Jul 2018 #22

Tell her you learned a little Spanish safeinOhio Jul 2018 #23

I used to say to myself "Don't argue with idiots" thbobby Jul 2018 #24

Well said. We must confront it. Doodley Jul 2018 #29

Tell her that you are Hispanic... LuckyCharms Jul 2018 #25

Oh, there you go. janterry Jul 2018 #32

That is a tough one, because one can freeze up treestar Jul 2018 #26

Tell her she and her daughter are ignorant, racist assholes. pangaia Jul 2018 #27

Try truth lamsmy Jul 2018 #28

You do know I'm hispanic, don't you? janterry Jul 2018 #31

Generalize her prejudice to weaken it bucolic_frolic Jul 2018 #33

I would have told her that I stay away from all Walmarts, esp. at night but not due to Hispanics! wishstar Jul 2018 #34