When I was younger I used to stand by and let people vent their opinions on life. Sometimes these opionios went totally against what I felt was right. I listened as they said uncalled for things about other nationalities , races countries etc. I am not speaking of terrorism, but of blatant unjustified prejudice. It bothered me to hear these statements, but I sat by quietly because I didn’t want to “ruffle any feathers”. As I got older I got wiser. When something is said that I do not aree with, I will ask the person who said it to defend his statement with facts. I do not care if I do this in a group of people. If you say something derogatory then back it up. I am surprised that in most cases they cannot back up their views. The others that were listening to the conversation and were somewhat in agreement, then have a puzzled look on their face when they realize that they had been agreeing with someone elses insanity. I now stand up for the people that are not there to stand up for themselves rather than fall for some idiots version of the truth.