[Christina]

Okay, I have a lot to say on this subject, but I'm going to try to make this short...

Discrimination happens, it's unfortunate, but it does. I mean, hey, I've been discriminated against for being Asian (even before I knew what discrimination was, but that's a different story). It sucks, but it happens.

On that note, I have to say something else. Everyone has their reasons for discriminating, whether it's something that was instilled in them as a child or whether it's through their own experiences that swayed them to think a certain way. From my own experiences, I've learned that yelling at someone or constantly berating someone for what they think didn't help sway my opinion.

I'm not saying discriminating is a good thing, in any way, shape, or form; being alienated is a horrible feeling. But, everyone has their opinions. Sometimes, those who are the most "open-minded" forget that sometimes you have to accept those who don't share your opinions or beliefs. Discrimination is a horrible things, but people do it because of what they believe. Sometimes, you can change someone's opinion on something, other times you can't. Just don't forget that discrimination works both ways.