Ignorance is Bliss.....so true so true.

If one never opens the eyes, mind, heart and soul, then one doesn't have to think about another's difficulties. It's so much easier to judge without truly knowing the situation. What breed's this kind of thing? FEAR.....no matter how unfounded.

One of the best things my mom taught me as a child was this saying, "If you haven't got something nice to say, then don't say anything at all." It gave me reason to look for something nice to say, and it stopped me in my tracks before I could say something harmful to others.

Educating people who are ignorant (for whatever reason) is our responsibility. But, it must be done in a respectful way...as we all wish to be respected. I know you may not think that the person who needs education deserves any respect since they have already disrespected others, but how else do they learn respect, if it's not shown to them??? I know this is a very difficult thing to do when emotions are high.

I'm sorry Simon, that you had to endure that kind of disrespect during your family dinner. It's so frustrating and sad to know that people can't see past their own issues and have compassion for others differences. Luckily, you have risen above their ignorance and you have broken their mold! YAY!!

I feel sorry for them....sorry that they may never experience the wonderful things that others who are different have to offer.

Take good care!