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[redwhiteandhero]

This is just great. I'm glad this school is full of such awesome people.

Before everyone starts going on and on about how much purebloods suck or whatever the hell, because I KNOW that's gonna happen, we're not all like that.

Personally if I ever find out who wrote that I'd like to smash their face into the ground. Then we'll see who's a

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[bauhaus_mind]

There is no need to worry about having people who insult the blood status of anyone, they will be dealt with properly.

[redwhiteandhero]

What's that, a slap on the wrist and telling them not to do it again?

[bauhaus_mind]

No, I know if I were the one to deal with them, they would first get all the proper punishments for disrespect of this magnitude and to go through some proper cultural lessons- and I would suggest therapy depending on the severity if they are within the jurisdiction of the school.

Hatred, racism, and stereotyping are learned behaviors. A first year who is just trying to look 'badass' would be treated differently when it comes to a sixth year doing it. Be it a pureblood or Muggleborn. There are problems on both sides of the spectrum that needs to be addressed and fixed.

[redwhiteandhero]

Problems like their face still being in one piece.

[bauhaus_mind]

Violence only proves their ideals. Such as 'Look at what Alfred did, he loves Muggles! It proves Muggles and their supporters are all just primitive and violent.'

[redwhiteandhero]

That's stupid. Maybe if they weren't so stupid people wouldn't get violent at them.

[bauhaus_mind]

Remember, a lot of pureblood support comes from faulty 'studies' and ideas that have been around longer then Hogwarts.

Even though it is easier to try and beat a lesson into someone, it is best to show how they are wrong. As I said, these are learned behaviors and no one is born hating anyone.

[redwhiteandhero]

I know where it comes from.

If they can't figure out why it's wrong, it's not like anything else is gonna get through.

[bauhaus_mind]

Violence won't either. Discrimination is something hard to unlearn.

For example, what if I said 'Well, I think the Britons are better then the Americans.' You'd be upset and angry- but how would you change my views on the topic? I doubt you'd organize a blanket party for me.

I am sure you would come to me going 'Here is how I can prove Americans are just as good as Britons. Americans invented airbags, DNA Computing and the artificial pacemaker.' And while you give me more proof, my old theories would have less legs to stand on.

[redwhiteandhero]

...No I wouldn't.

[bauhaus_mind]

Wouldn't do what? Give me facts about American achievements? Be upset?

[redwhiteandhero]

I'd say Americans are cooler 'cause they invented airplanes.

[bauhaus_mind]

And what if I am scared of flying?

'But, Mr. Jones, look at airplanes. They could crash into the a city and kill everyone. I've never used airplanes.'

[redwhiteandhero]

So what? I've never been in one either, but they're still awesome.

[bauhaus_mind]

Thats when you defend why airplanes are awesome.

Although they no longer allow smoking and really only international flights get meals now- so they are less awesome to me then before.

[redwhiteandhero]

You get food?