I like it, because it leads me to consider the possibility that it is only surprising because we stereotype our elders as unwilling to participate in any criminal behavior. We have certain expectations of them based on stereotypes that most of us conveniently reference. In some ways, those expectations disregard an element of their humanity. They are human enough to be bad.
We could shoot down one stereotype after another by pondering what might surprise us......
Is it true that a surprising number of clergy are not particularly nice people? They are human. It would only be "surprising" because of the stereotype and expectations.
Powered by DCForum+ Version 1.1 Copyright 1997-2002 DCScripts.com
Software has been extensively modified by the DU administrators
Important Notices: By participating on this discussion
board, visitors agree to abide by the rules outlined on our Rules
page. Messages posted on the Democratic Underground Discussion Forums are the
opinions of the individuals who post them, and do not necessarily represent
the opinions of Democratic Underground, LLC.
Printer-friendly format
Email this thread to a friend
Bookmark this thread
(1000+ posts)
Send PM |
Profile |
Ignore
