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Originally Posted by reynold
I find it interesting how American politics (I'm in the Netherlands--so Im just curious about American politics) has so many "third rails" that hitting any of these "hot" topics the wrong way might get someone in hot water--religion, race, gender, etc.
What the hell ever happened to a frank and free public discourse?
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The US, unlike other countries is made up of people from all over the world. Therefore there are many more hot buttons to hit accidentally and people are sensitive about different things. It makes sense actually and it is kind of what makes American politics interesting.
What is no big deal to one person of one race or culture is a very big deal to someone else with a different background.
It's one big melting pot baby!