Word: bigotism
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Frank said the erosion of prejudice is "suggested by the old phrase, 'some of my best friends are Blacks, or Jews, or whatever.' A true bigot doesn't make exceptions. It is a stage in the erosion of prejudice when people say, 'I don't like them in general, but I have some friends like that...
Another student at the meeting shared concerns arising from his Catholic religion. He certainly treats bisexual, lesbian, and gay people with respect and kindness. He understandably did not like being thought of a as a bigot. However, there are actually many Catholic groups, such as Dignity USA, that advocate on behalf of bisexual, lesbian and gay people; here, the United Ministries and the Catholic Student Center welcome lesbian, gay and bisexual people. Roman Catholic myself, I have come to understand that what I feel is simply unavoidable love. I decided that, in this violent world, there's not so much...
...what is even more frightening is that a bigot like Hampton had no qualms about flaunting his hatred. All judges are elected officials in Texas, but Hampton said his remarks would not hurt him in his campaign for re-election in 1990. Although he did not admit it, Hampton probably thinks he might score some political points in a society where discrimination against gays and lesbians is acceptable...
Arizona Governor Evan Mecham has attained what most politicians only dream of: nationwide name recognition. In his case, it has been a painful accomplishment. Already lampooned as a right-wing ideologue and bigot, the Governor again made headlines last Friday when the Arizona house voted to hold an impeachment trial. That decision came just four days after state officials announced that a recall election would be held this May -- the result of a voter petition. The big question in Arizona these days is whether the former Pontiac dealer will be removed from office by the state senate, ousted...
...play does occasionally fall into the trap of exploiting stereotypes to get laughs. Owen is an ignorant, superstitious bigot, Charlie is an uptight Brit, and Betty is such a provincial naif, having never met a foreign-speaker before, that she shouts in Charlie's ear, as if increased volume would make English more comprehensible...