Originally posted by Kirsten

I think what disappoints me most is that these hurtful comments are also a statement of intolerance in general. For example I'm not the biggest dog person in the world, but I have a friend who loves dogs and has one, and we have long conversations about this and I find it interesting what she has to say. When I talk to someone, especially a friend, and I see there is something that's important to that peson, I think it's not too much to at least try to share or understand his point of view. IMO, this has a lot to do with respecting each other. And every time I hear these thoughtless comments - cat-related or not - I think there is something wrong with the world of today...

Kirsten

And that, Kirsten, is what makes you different from others. You focus on the person and their passion, and let it matter to you, because the person matters to you. I don't think that is a trait one is taught. It is just something inside of you.

Intolerance- be it of animals, humans, points of view...whatever, is the greatest divider of people.