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> > > Craig Chilt> > > > On 07 Jul 2006 18:52:36 GMT,
> > > > "FireAtWill" ...
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > ...is working hard to prove himself to be a bigoted asshole. > > >
> > > Asshole, maybe...bigot..probably not
> >
> > Bigot, yes indeed. Like you.
>
> Lets examine the word:
>
> 1) n. bigot: A bigot is someone who holds predefined negative views
> about a class of people. Examples include anti-semites, homophobics,
> racists, religious extremists of any religion.
> 2) adj. bigoted: A bigoted person is one who is a bigot. Can also be
> used to describe an opinion.
>
>
> According to the definition, if you hate bigots..you're a bigot
Nope.
Bigotry is hatred of a class of people, with no basis in reason. Hatred of bigots is based in reason.