@Hicham Thanks for the comment!

@Bunny Thanks for sharing your views on US … I’ve never been so I don’t have an opinion other than what I pick up from the media. And I guess that the image of America portrayed by the media is as accurate as the image it portrays of anywhere else in the world.

Seems to me that those who have some multi dimensional element in their background have an easier time enjoying difference than those who had a very fixed, narrow dimensional life.

@Flash It would indeed!

@Ioni Thank you

@David Thanks David. I’ve met many people who have a had time getting over superficial differences and never even get started on trying to reconcile deeper differences. I guess the level of challenge is relative!

Anyone can see the value in accepting differences in skin color or race, but it takes an uncommon effort to come to terms with ideological differences. Can I find common ground with someone of an intolerant or racist ideology? That’s the real challenge, and I think meeting that challenge is necessary for human beings to advance beyond that kind of ‘us and them’ thinking.

While I may not find common ground in our thinking, beliefs or preferences, I can always find common ground in our shared humanity.

Always a good place to start. Just being human means we have so much in common already, with everyone.

I think the world would be very boring if we all thought alike and worshiped alike.etc.

Most of my own ideals were influenced from birth on -from my family,educators and faith.
My significant other is European and I was raised in the US.I can only confess that there has been a culture shock of sorts at times.
Many I was aware of but since I am very much a part of it I have done a lot of
reading and taking with others about the differences.
I find Europeans have more of a sense of respect towards people’s privacy, life style,art, so on.They aren’t as materialistic.Meaning they want and have nice things but the need for several of the same thing is idiotic.
Things in America take a reverse action. People are more critical of each other and aren’t as appreciative to other life styles humans may be living or culture so much. This is my opinion- Not all but most are greedy snobs.
It is because of the way most have been raised of course.
My own view on this is we are a small country with a big mouth. I call it small man syndrome.I do feel we are on a better path with our new president.This is my opinion-
Getting away of from politics.
I don’t see color when I am talking to anyone.There has been times when fear of a person has made me cross the street.I end a conversation when someone is trying to empress me with money or drill their way of worshiping in to my head.
This is different from debating an issue.Arguing your point is good.

I respect others opinions and life style and they should do the same in return.Ones color,religion,public stasis or who they even sleep with is not my concern.
I told you – I had to wake up first:)
Getting another tea now- thanks for the great read!