Here's a powerful public service spot, apparently out of Australia. It's aimed at parents, but it should really be watched by everyone.
On a semi-related note, here's a video that got Bill O'Reilly up-in-arms (not exactly a difficult task):
Leaving aside the fact that this is actually a thinly-disguised pitch for a music group's new album, I'm not sure how I feel about this. While I agree with some of the ideas espoused in the little girl's tirade (which was quite clearly written by somebody else — is this not obvious to everyone?), I don't agree with all of them. But I don't think it's meant to be taken seriously. I think it's meant to get people riled up, to stir the pot. And it worked:
Bill, Bill, Bill. Don't take the bait.
Can't we all just get along?
[Public service spot via Dumb Little Man, ranting eight-year-old via Metafilter]
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2003 — Friend Thanksgiving X In which Kris Gates is always right.
2002 — Canon LiDE 30 In which I purchase a new scanner and use it to import some favorite photos.
2001 — A Helping Hand In which I help Dave and Karen work on their new house.
The first video is great - the second video turns my stomach for two reasons:
1. They use a child.
2. They condemn being a Christian and a Republican.
As a Christian and a Republican, I get very tired of being generalized into a small group of right-wing fanatics. I also get very tired of people acting like if you are a Christian and/or a Republican that you are an idiot. Just because I believe in God and hang my political flag on the conservative side of the fence does not mean I am not an intellegent, educated adult who makes good decisions and valuable contributions to our society.
Why can't we all get along - good question. Those that ask for tolerance need to display some themselves.