Are people Bad?

Hate/anger/violence is not my solution. The only time something good comes out of hating something is "hating hate".

Instead, let me tell you about compassion, and how to view peoples "bad" speech, actions and behavior with understanding for their perspectives & experiences.

I didn't say excuse their behavior, because I believe a human should be responsible for their own actions, speech and behaviors. Simply understand their perspective and their experiences that got them to this moment.

At that point simply address the "bad" behavior/speech/action and correct it without assigning a judgement on the human who holds a particular viewpoint. You know, with words and punishment if necessary, but not violence or more hate.

This helps me to "mentally untangle" the human being (who is always capable of redemption) with the poor actions/speech/behavior that I disagree with (sometimes to my very humanity). It helps me to not become hateful when confronted with hate.

This enables me to love my family, friends and even strangers who sometimes believe WAY differently than I, but whom I love as fellow human beings.

Practicing today.
Not passive-aggressively pointed at anyone!