Mr Opinion,

I don't like sweeping generalisations about any
particular group. It does not allow for individual
differences. I don't like stereotyping because it
encourages counter-stereotyping which in term
leads to a breakdown of communication.

My ancestry is European and believe me - I have
experienced prejudice. Therefore, I try to be careful in
not prejudging anyone. Having experienced it myself firsthand.

Dear Foxy,

You have not understood what I am saying. Your description is simplistic because it is void of a sociological analysis that is necessary to properly understand social behaviour.

PS I do not see anything wrong in drawing generalisations about social groups but I usually admit that such generalisations only describe about 85% of the people in a group. For example, saying that lawyers are liars does not mean that I accept that all lawyers are liars; it means that 85% of lawyers are liars; this is a generally accepted stereotype, commonly evinced by such presentations as the 1997 Jim Carrey movie Liar Liar.

Mr Opinion,

Therefore the following:

"Aussie, Aussie, born and bred,
Long in the leg
And thick in the head,"

Applies only to 85% of Aussies.

I get it.

Taken from a sociological study - a few decades ago.

Dear Foxy,

That's nonsensical and shows a lack of critical thinking skills. If that's your idea of logic then maybe you should join the climate change denialists who relish in that sort of discourse.

Mr Opinion,

And you accuse me of being nonsensical?

LOL!

OUCH. Rush me to the burns unit!