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<blockquote data-quote="YukonGlocker" data-source="post: 2985890" data-attributes="member: 425"><p>When we become polarized to the point of reducing all discussions to "conservatives vs. liberals", or more generally labeling people as "liberals" because that is the out-group, we (i.e., all firearm and outdoor enthusiasts) will pay a dear price for it. It's a normal process, and wholly understandable, but I sure hope for the sake of the future of firearms freedom that we as a community make a conscious effort to not fall into that nasty trap because the outcome is always a loss to everyone. If you're curious how these processes work in practice, check out the details of in-group favoritism, out-group derogation, social influence from the in/out group perspective, group polarization, in-group heterogeneity, and outgroup homogeneity--there's much more to consider, but those are good starters. It's no accident that all religious ideologies have one thing in common--a major emphasis on The Golden Rule. A little humanity and understanding will go a long way, friends. Peace and love.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="YukonGlocker, post: 2985890, member: 425"] When we become polarized to the point of reducing all discussions to "conservatives vs. liberals", or more generally labeling people as "liberals" because that is the out-group, we (i.e., all firearm and outdoor enthusiasts) will pay a dear price for it. It's a normal process, and wholly understandable, but I sure hope for the sake of the future of firearms freedom that we as a community make a conscious effort to not fall into that nasty trap because the outcome is always a loss to everyone. If you're curious how these processes work in practice, check out the details of in-group favoritism, out-group derogation, social influence from the in/out group perspective, group polarization, in-group heterogeneity, and outgroup homogeneity--there's much more to consider, but those are good starters. It's no accident that all religious ideologies have one thing in common--a major emphasis on The Golden Rule. A little humanity and understanding will go a long way, friends. Peace and love. [SIZE=4][B][/B][/SIZE] [/QUOTE]
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