This discussion reminds me of the guy that was thrown out of a mall in upstate New York for wearing a Give Peace a Chance T shirt during the 2000 recount. It offended people sitting in the food court and they complained to the mall security.

I guess that since I grew up in the "hippie" era when everyone wore the most outrageous thing they could think of I have never judged a person by what they wear - or how long their hair is.

Why is it that people literally want others to be a mirror that reflects only what they are? If they see anyone different (skin color, dress style etc) they are perceived as bad or evil?

Why don't people celebrate their differences rather than pressuring others to conform to their values?

Kathleen