Acceptance.

During our discussion in class today the subject of acceptance was brought to the surface while talking about the four “cardinal” virtues created by Greek philosophers (prudence, fortitude, temperance, and justice). To me, acceptance should be one of these virtues.

People take one look at someone, and make assumptions about the persons personality, likes and dislikes, before they've even spoken. People will see a person and automatically find they stereotype that goes along with what the person looks like; may it be judgment on skin color, clothing, or body type. I think that people need to learn to accept one another for who they are, and not make society driven assumptions about anyone before they get to know them.

Another thing about acceptance is accepting each others opinions and views. When someone learns that another person has a view on something that is the opposite of their own, they instantly decide that they wouldn't get along with that particular person. So, two people have different views on the presidential election and instantly mark the other as an enemy. But why? Because they could add a different view on a topic then your own? Because they could show you their point of view on a controversial topic, and why they think that?

Try to see past a persons "flaws" until you've heard them out. Let a person speak before you tell them what's "right" and "wrong".