Originally posted by Cow Poke
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Originally posted by Cow Poke
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Originally posted by Cow Poke
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Or better put - why not allow people to focus on BOTH? The problems arise when we either insist on total separation, or total conformance to the "norm." Why not let people be who they are, celebrate the things we have in common, and celebrate the things we have that are different? I personally enjoy going to a Scandinavian cultural festival, a German-themed Octoberfest, a celebration of Indigenous culture (in any land), or a good old fashioned rodeo, carnival, Shakespeare Festival and all the rest. It's fun to see the traditions and culture of other people - and to share mine.
Frankly, I think Americans don't do enough of this. There is a young man I got to know when I did a voluntourism trip to Tanzania some years ago. Now he visits annually and spends some time with my wife and I. Not only do I learn about his culture, but I get to see my own culture through his eyes - and it is sometimes an eye-opening experience.
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