That song brings the words of Dylan Thomas to mind.. " Do not go softly into that good night. But rage against the
darkness." Paraphrasing,,,,but you know what i mean...
I dont let harsh words or derrogatory things go by unfettered either. I always try to let people know I dont approve,
and that the things they do or say are hurtful, and mean, and i dont listen to that in my presence. ..However I dont usually kid myself that when i go away they wont continue with the same behavior, and then even speak of myself as part of the group they are trying to assail...That is fine with me. I do hope to be grouped if you will, with all people that are being marginalized or ill treated...But that is how i have always been...So I dont kid myself that what i do or say has much impact on how people act overall..I think the only thing that changes these people are time, and public opinion, and being told others wont accept the behavior either...They only change when its in their best interest to do so...
In otherwords when they, as their victims do. Feel like they are no longer safe to act in a particular way. I doubt
very seldom you actually convert one of them...But i applaud the efforts you make when you try. I realize this is just my
opinion. But it is what i have found to be the case overall.