If they don't like what I say, they can leave. If I don't like what they have to say, I have that choice as well. Both of us, however, should have the right to stay, and attempt to arrive at a mutual understanding, if that is our desire. Just as my anger does not give me a claim on others' lives, others' anger does not give them a claim upon mine. This realization taught me a powerful lesson.
Women contribute to the evils of society just as often as men.
Blacks contribute to the evils of society as often as whites. I have no time and no inclination to feel guilty. The Rodney King verdict was, and is, utterly disgusting. But so too is anger which lets itself loose unchecked, destroying anyone in its path. I happen to be stronger than most women.