[adorno]

Most "stereotypes" don't just happen,

Stereotypes are often simple-minded ways to brand an entire group. I know Puerto Ricans, with me being one of them, and most that I know are not welfare recipients. That's why I know that, using the stereotype that you did is idiotic. Stereotypes are merely exaggerations meant to ridicule and demean people. I don't use them, and I don't expect my friends to use them.

they're modeled on some amount of reality

Most are exaggerations, and they don't really reflect reality. Reality and exaggerations are not the same thing.

- like 'Nam vets.

I'm a 'nam vet, and I don't feel particularly persecuted. If anybody inquires about my military service, I proudly point out how I was a veteran of the Marines who served in Vietnam. No shame, and no one to blame.

Grow a thicker skin ... I have.

It's not that simple. Not when the stereotypes are meant to be harmful and demeaning. They're very distasteful and idiotic, and therefore, I don't use them. Perhaps, instead of growing a thick skin, you should've grown smarter.



When it comes to the "'nam", I served around the Danang and Chu-lai areas, with the 1st Marine Division, 1st Tank Battalion.

[AppyPappy]

Did your tank have carpet on the dash?

[Ducks, runs]

[oh8eleven]

I don't use them, and I don't expect my friends to use them.
I'm not your friend. SF, Mac.