Respect: A Simple Word

[Gramul]

Again, my opinions are formed based on my experiences/interactions.

Personal experiences are often clouded by preconceived notions. That's just human nature. A defense mechanism.

The paranoia is the expectation that some will behave in such a detracting way, so you focus in on anything resembling it. Allowing it to grow and fester. That's how bigotry works. It's how prejudice is formed.
It happens to all of us. Like expecting a jock to be dumb or a nerd to watch anime. We fuel these preconceived notions by pointing out where we see it most and ignoring all the instances where it isn't true.

Who is John Galt?

We are.