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Re:The town is no longer friendly for business by F_J_H on Sunday February 19, 2012 @08:37AM (#3609308)
As far as I know, I don't personally know anyone who:

- has AIDS or is HIV+

- is being restricted from enjoying a freedom due to religious dogma

- who has been a rape victim

- who has been bullied in school for being gay

- who has been discriminated against because of their race

- who has been abused as a child

However, I have no doubt whatsoever that there are many, many people out there (even in my city), who have suffered in one of these ways. And I'm grateful that there are those who support causes even when they don't know anyone personally effected.

*Edit - typo

Re:The town is no longer friendly for business by rythie on Sunday February 19, 2012 @09:29AM (#3609410)
People who have experienced the above don't tell everyone the meet about it. So, it's still possible you know people who've experienced the above, especially since many of things you list are quite common.
Re:The town is no longer friendly for business by edanm on Sunday February 19, 2012 @11:25AM (#3609631)
I'm pretty should that was the point.