Actually on later thought, I think i have the belief that logical rebuttals never work. Maybe the deed has to be done through the emotional side. Which leads to a new question. How best to enlighten people.

At the very least, I can say that I tried to give someone a better, healthier way of seeing the world.

And I don’t need to forgive him cause there’s nothing to forgive. The guy didn’t do anything wrong. He simply has a different (albeit rather stupid) opinion.

Maybe one day, I can be kind enough to forgive and try to help the person instead.

When I was growing up in CA, I never encountered such stupidity.

I’m sorry you had to deal with him.

But I, however, over the last few weeks am probably one of the people that would make you lose faith in mankind. See my most recent post. I need some serious emotional/mental spanking into shape.

Step 1. Write him an apology note.

@Sophia — I guess you could say that the open-mindedness of Ottawa spoiled you! Admittedly, things like this take me by surprise too, because my friends (the circle I rarely venture out of) are so kind and generous, I expect everyone to be like them. Then I’m let down when I discover they’re the exception. I still see it as a good thing though.

@Jason — Yeah, I’ve decided that it’s best not to respond anymore because I said as much as I could. Obviously, it’s not getting through to this guy. Totally awesome rebuttal you made though.

@Pearl — Holy crap, I remember reading that story when I was younger, and I didn’t think of it until you mentioned it. Trolling behaviour would excuse this guy’s logic.

I took the bait and responded. I can’t believe someone would make such an asinine comment. There was a lot more I wanted to write, but I know it could easily turn into an all-out flame war.

Boy was I in for a surprise when I moved to California… California of ALL places!