Sorry, but I refuse to hate anyone...

What a wonderful place this country would be if we all had that attitude. Base our friendships on the person and not the labels that people use.

Hate is such a strong word in this situation. It should only be really reserved in the most extreme circumstances. That being some rather heinous crimes. What you consider to be a heinous crime will depend on your personal value. Do I hate someone for getting a bit easier ride in life, having more money? No not really. I feel a bit agitated that they have to sit back and just relax, while I work hard, but really is it that simple? I think when you think it, they have an entirely new amount of stress. In the world today, you must wonder if people who have it seemingly good really do have friends. Or if they are trying to get close to a person to get a hand out. To me, that is a rather bad thing to experience. Not sure if you have true friends because of you or if you have just a bunch of leeches that are after their money. I'm sure the rich have a lot of problems and money is just a headache, whether you have it or you don't. Hate is not something that I can muster even if these people might act arrogant.

I don't even buy into that figure of 1%. It's discriminating in that it says that a whole group of people in a certain income bracket all behave and think a certain way. I have a friend that is very very wealthy and I would never lump him into that category. His income is the only thing that puts him there. He works very hard and has spent wisely and earned his wealth. He's been one of my best friends for so many years. He is too kind and thoughtful for me to lump him in with the corporate greedy corrupt people that also fall into this income bracket. I've never thought any more or less of him based on his income and likewise, he has never judged me based on that either. And he is also against corporate greed and the way the government spends our money even though it doesn't affect his wallet in the same way it might yours or mine. He has long hair and is a bit scruffy and most days drives a beat up truck. He has been pulled over by cops who talk to him like some lowlife based on appearance and he says it's so funny how they change their tune once they run his name and realize that along with that beat up truck he also owns a nice van, a rare antique truck, a couple of vipers, his own business and a number of properties...none of which really has anything to do with why they pulled him over to begin with. Just proof that people judge based on appearance and income and they can be oh so wrong.

Yes I like your attitude!

I wonder if you refuse to hate someone or just don't find them interesting to hate them. So you don't want to spend/waste that kind of energy on people. Since this is a big difference and also a choice. And to get what you want or deserve (to get payed for example) has nothing to do with hating someone but with taking steps and believe in yourself. Sounds to me you are just not interested enough to invest that kind of energy/hate into people. And yes everybody has a story to tell but there is no need to believe every made up story to abuse or scam other people (with).

You are very right. Friendship isn't based on the ranking of the person in the society or the cultures or status of the person. In lending someone money, we shouldn't always look if the person is rich and will be able to pay back or not. If the person really is in need, then why not help them if you have extra, right? It feels good to help others but we should also be careful with those who will abuse us. It's not right also if we would let other people just abuse our kindness.

I agree. We are all different. Some are poor, some are rich, but we all cry and laugh and talk and sing. Money may make their true selves show through, but poverty will as well. How graciously we handle adversity and prosperity reveals what kind of person we really are.

I cannot blame you here. Financial standing has nothing to do with the person. I know some very wealthy people that are sincere and genuine and some very poor people that deserve nothing more than misery. I try to give everyone an equal chance. Race, gender, IQ, financial stability, and other meaningless things do not matter to me when deciding friendship.

I think you just described at least 70% of the population of human race feels about others... And I only say 70% because I haven't really done any scientific research on the subject... It's pretty normal to feel that way... It feels like a rare thing only because we only hear about bad stuff on tv or read about ba stuff on Internet or newspapers...

I appreciate people like you in this world. There are way to many people that judge based on social status. I have experienced the hatefulness of people because I do not have money. I have also got to meet some really decent people that have alot of money and treat me just like them, you know a human being. I live in a small town and I know that there are many people that look down on us for our situation. And the sad part about it is that they teach their kids to do the same. My kids have to pay for their ignorance. Thank you for not being one of those people.

Well in a sense I think more or less like you.

Well, what could I say but keep it up Para Ted2k! This is a nice attitude that you got and it would be nicer to spread it to the whole world. So I guess if we really want to change the world, we must start by making ourselves an example to the society. Have a lovely day to you my fellow mylotter! :)