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I’ve noticed that young guys tend to drive too fast, esp. in public parking lots. They’re often on cell phones too, which doubles the unsafety factor. They don’t seem to be concerned about possible accidents, like little kids running into the parking lot before parents can catch them. Why is that? Sometimes they pass me, speeding up greatly, only to be right next to me at the red light up ahead. What’s the point? Just Curious
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Name : ShirleyAvery, Gender : F, Disability : none, Race : White/Caucasian, Religion : Jewish, Age : 52, City : st. louis, State : MO, Country : United States, Occupation : writer, Education level : 4 Years of College, Social class : Middle class,As a middle age person who asked the same question when I was your age, here’s my answer: Of course, it’s not right for anyone to act superior and condescending, but… when I was in college, I knew I was smart, made good grades, studied hard, etc. What I learned in school was mostly theoretical. In the real world is where I learned most about what life is really about and how to handle difficult situations and difficult people, as well as work-related issues. It’s good to be young and idealistic. Older people do have more real life experience, though not all of them learn from their mistakes. I still, however, try to be innovative and try new things, while some older people have the attitude of “we’ve always done it this way.” that drives me nuts Just Curious
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Name : ShirleyAvery, Gender : F, Disability : none, Race : White/Caucasian, Religion : Jewish, Age : 52, City : st. louis, State : MO, Country : United States, Occupation : writer, Education level : 4 Years of College, Social class : Middle class,My mom is 86 and we’ve discouraged her to drive. REcently 2 doctors advised the same and one offered to sign legal papers if necessary to forbid her to drive. Frankly, I think all drivers should have to re-take the driving test every 10 years. I believe AARP feels that IF OLDER DRIVERS PROVE CAPABLE, able to pass vision and driving tests, they should not be forbidden to drive based solely on age. AFter all the highest insurance premiums are for teenage male drivers. They’re the ones who tend to take stupid risks and drive too fast. Just Curious
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Name : ShirleyAvery, Gender : F, Disability : none, Race : White/Caucasian, Religion : Jewish, Age : 52, City : st. louis, State : MO, Country : United States, Occupation : writer, Education level : 4 Years of College, Social class : Middle class,I don’t think there’s such a thing as “too much experience”. If you need a life-saving operation, would you rather have a young doctor just out of residency or an experienced surgeon who’d performed hundreds if not thousands of these operations? No brainer. The answer to your question – it’s usually cheaper – in terms of salary an health insurance – to hire someone just out of college. In high-tech fields, younger managers may feel (justifiably or not) that older people are not as techno-savvy. Just Curious
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Name : ShirleyAvery, Gender : F, Disability : none, Race : White/Caucasian, Religion : Jewish, Age : 52, City : st. louis, State : MO, Country : United States, Occupation : writer, Education level : 4 Years of College, Social class : Middle class,Even though this is being answered years later, let me respond. 1. Are you speaking proper English? Some blacks, even well educated ones, speak an Ebonics type language even on interviews. That will limit your opportunities. 2. Are you applying for jobs that you’re truly qualified for? 3. At the time you wrote this question, you didn’t have a h.s. diploma. Have you gotten a diploma or GED? If not, that may be holding you back. 4. Life isn’t fair. 5. Supply and demand. I’m white, college educated and experienced, yet I am not hired for the vast majority of jobs I apply for. They never give a reason. Just Curious
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Name : ShirleyAvery, Gender : F, Disability : none, Race : White/Caucasian, Religion : Jewish, Age : 52, City : st. louis, State : MO, Country : United States, Occupation : writer, Education level : 4 Years of College, Social class : Middle class,Free speech is a right in this country. The only thing I’d censor is threatening material or child porn. There are written works that offend me, but they have a right to be written. When hate speech is based on lies (as is usually is), it angers me, but as a librarian reminded me, it’s only offensive speech that needs protection since inoffensive speech doesn’t bother people. When governments suppress any kind of speech (other than child porn or credible threats), it’s abusing its power to control people, esp.those who disagree with govt. policy. Just Curious
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Name : ShirleyAvery, Gender : F, Disability : none, Race : White/Caucasian, Religion : Jewish, Age : 52, City : st. louis, State : MO, Country : United States, Occupation : writer, Education level : 4 Years of College, Social class : Middle class,Now that you’re 8 yrs older, do you feel the same way? Sometimes women just want a sexual, affectionate relationship, but it’s hard for a woman to separate sex and love the way men can. Just Curious
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Name : ShirleyAvery, Gender : F, Disability : none, Race : White/Caucasian, Religion : Jewish, Age : 52, City : st. louis, State : MO, Country : United States, Occupation : writer, Education level : 4 Years of College, Social class : Middle class,Just because your ancesters did it, that doesn’t make it right. Think about slavery. (I’m white.) I’m Jewish and observant Jews are forbidden to hunt. The rationale is that the less we are exposed to killing and bloodshed of any living beings, the more respect we’ll have of for all life including human life. As a result of this commandment, Jews have historically had a very very low rate of violent crime. Just Curious
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Name : ShirleyAvery, Gender : F, Disability : none, Race : White/Caucasian, Religion : Jewish, Age : 52, City : st. louis, State : MO, Country : United States, Occupation : writer, Education level : 4 Years of College, Social class : Middle class,Younger students who make fun of older students are immature. When older students go back to school, they are usually more motivated and focused on their goals, rather than going to college to party or because they doen’t know what else to do or want to postpone working full-time. Maybe some of the younger students are jealous. Maybe they feel awkward because they think of the older adults as parent figures and don’t know how to relate as peers. Just Curious
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Name : ShirleyAvery, Gender : F, Disability : none, Race : White/Caucasian, Religion : Jewish, Age : 52, City : st. louis, State : MO, Country : United States, Occupation : writer, Education level : 4 Years of College, Social class : Middle class,If you know most of the material, you can take advanced placement tests to prove it so you glide on to college or you can take GED tests to prove it and get a HS equivalency degree. If you only think you know all that stuff, well… Just Curious
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Name : ShirleyAvery, Gender : F, Disability : none, Race : White/Caucasian, Religion : Jewish, Age : 52, City : st. louis, State : MO, Country : United States, Occupation : writer, Education level : 4 Years of College, Social class : Middle class,People are always looking for a scapegoat when times are bad. Since Jews have always valued education, they have had better jobs and more wealth than the average person. Some people hate or distrust them or are jealous of them for that reason. Also, it used to be taught that the Jews killed Jesus (it was the Romans who did that) and that was one justification for hating Jews. The Pope withdrew that Jesus killer charge many years ago. Also, most Jews refuse to convert to Christianity and Christian fanatics felt they must convert everyone and those who refused weren’t worth living. Just Curious
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Name : ShirleyAvery, Gender : F, Disability : none, Race : White/Caucasian, Religion : Jewish, Age : 52, City : st. louis, State : MO, Country : United States, Occupation : writer, Education level : 4 Years of College, Social class : Middle class,Henry Ford was an outspoken antisemite, still I don’t know any Jews who avoid buying Fords. Some avoid buying German cars because of the Holocaust, though. Just Curious
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Name : ShirleyAvery, Gender : F, Disability : none, Race : White/Caucasian, Religion : Jewish, Age : 52, City : st. louis, State : MO, Country : United States, Occupation : writer, Education level : 4 Years of College, Social class : Middle class,I don’t understand your question. Do you mean hatred toward Jews or hatred in general – toward gays and other groups. THE ADL – antidefamation league, a Jewish organization, monitors and fights all kinds of discrimination and hate crimes. Just Curious
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Name : ShirleyAvery, Gender : F, Disability : none, Race : White/Caucasian, Religion : Jewish, Age : 52, City : st. louis, State : MO, Country : United States, Occupation : writer, Education level : 4 Years of College, Social class : Middle class,Unlike most other religions, Jews do not proselytize, don’t seek ANY converts. There are Black Ethiopian Jews. Anyone with a sincere desire to convert to Judaism has to go through a long process, taking Jewish education classes for some time to prove their sincerity. Blacks are not discriminated against. Don’t know of any blacks other than Sammy Davis Jr. and one local man in St. Louis who chose to convert to Judaism. Blacks have already suffered discrimination so it’s hard to understand why they would chose to convert to a religion that’s been persecuted for millenia. Just Curious
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Name : ShirleyAvery, Gender : F, Disability : none, Race : White/Caucasian, Religion : Jewish, Age : 52, City : st. louis, State : MO, Country : United States, Occupation : writer, Education level : 4 Years of College, Social class : Middle class,You need to be more specific. What kind of feelings? Feelings about what? About whom? Just Curious
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Name : ShirleyAvery, Gender : F, Disability : none, Race : White/Caucasian, Religion : Jewish, Age : 52, City : st. louis, State : MO, Country : United States, Occupation : writer, Education level : 4 Years of College, Social class : Middle class,
