Dictionary definition: bigot - a person who is intolerant toward those holding different opinions.
So by going on that definition, I would have to say that everyone (myself included) is a bigot at certain times and on certain topics. I guess that doesn't necessarily mean that you're a bad person, it's just that you feel so strongly about something that you reject the contrary argument right out of the gate.
Some might feel so strongly about the designated hitter position in baseball that they can be called a bigot on that topic.
Morals, values and ethics are kinda a sticky wicket. Those are traits that you learn based on your upbringing and experiences. I believe morals are more of a core believe system (know in your heart the difference between right and wrong) while values and ethics are a bit more fluid based your experiences and the point in time they are applied. For example, morally you know it's wrong to steal but if your daughter is in dire need of some meds and the only way you can get them is to break into a pharmacy then your values/ethics change for that scenario.
Regarding the Constitutional rights you mentioned – freedom to speak your mind, freedom to protect yourself, freedom to worship what ever deity you want, etc... I see them as deeper than just legal rights or laws. I see them as natural or inalienable rights or laws. Rights that you are born with and cannot be superseded by any written law unless forfeited through such actions as to deny others the same rights.
Although many of us here butt head on certain topics, I think in the end we are more alike deep down inside than we come across in this silly forum.
How does this relate to who should be the VP pick? I have no flipping clue. All I do know is I'm afraid of the mess that we might be leaving behind for our kids. They deserve better than we've created and I don't know how to fix it. All I can do it try to keep my side of the street clean.
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