My Tram Experience

If you haven't seen the video, then you may have to search it in google as YouTube will only let you watch it if you confirm your age. It may be available on other websites though. Sorry for the inconvenience.
Also, I apologise in advance for the bad language (if you choose to watch it).

Firstly, I don't quite see the point in being so racist on a tram journey. If this lady has such strong views, you would imagine she would express them in a more constructive way to people who may agree with her or help to pursue them. Wrong. She decides that, on a tram full of people who are very likely to be insulted and most definitely upset by the very unfair comments, that she will throw abuse at them in a very ungraceful and rude way (not mentioning the fact that she presumes anyone not white is not English - this is not only narrow-minded but also very untrue).

In the multi-ethnic society we have in Britain today, it would be sensible that people considered whether expressing very controversial views was necessary for that situation. This was obviously not considered at this time and the lady continued to scream abuse to the victims on the tram. Also remember that a small child is present amidst all the abuse, who, when living and growing with the racist woman, is likely to pick up these strong views and bad language. In my view, it is unfair to let a child grow up in such an environment, where they are constantly exposed to language such as that used in the video, leading to them growing up to be just as abusive.

The second issue I have with this woman's outburst is a word mentioned many times in the video; respect  (something which she clearly lacks in). The bible confirms the importance of this by saying "Love thy neighbour as thyself" and "all men are created equal". All human beings were created as equals, and respect for each other plays a huge part in this, rather than believing you are superior to another. We need to respect one another in order to be equal.

To conclude, human beings are equal. No matter what people do or say, that doesn't make them any more or less important than anyone else. Respect for one another is important and also a key aspect in order to do well in life. It means that you are not selfish and your consideration for other people is present, even though you are entitled to your own views and opinions.

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