The mirage of civilization

Being exclusively open minded just to call yourself civilized only makes you a spineless being.  Strong characters are built on strong principles. If those are broken by so called laws given just for the sake of political suport, you can call yourself a leaf thrown from place to place by the wind. Accept people's acts as long as, and in those areas where they don't break your principles,  don't do it because that's what the "civilized society" says you should; and be unsuportive of the things that cross your principles.  Don't hate or love people just because you live in an era that tells you to do that.  Open-mindedness is not an excuse for being self ignorant!