(04-12-2011, 12:38 AM)Confused Wrote: I would probably have had a very hard time, if I were present in my current physical form (brown-skinned) in the US during the 1950s.
Yes, we've come a long way, with a ways to go still.
And prejudice isn't limited to skin color. My father (full German) was disowned because he married an Irish-Cherokee girl. Even today, many people are prejudiced towards others of differing social class, religion, political or religious differences, etc.
How much moreso in 1950?
(04-12-2011, 12:38 AM)Confused Wrote: However, there is now growing realization that there is nothing to nationality or race or any of that superficial difference, apart from their potent ability to divide, separate, degrade, and deceive. It is the spirit within that unites individuals. And when there is commonality of purpose and beliefs, the bond is reinforced multiple times.
Absolutely! It blows my mind to see people still prejudiced today, but many are. Even today, blatant Disclosure might rock their world so much that they could react very negatively. As much as I'd love to see our galactic friends materialize in our midst, I do understand the caution; hence disclosure with a little 'd'; in baby steps.