<p>So I tend to just write off people like Garrett Smith - their opinion is not useful or valid to me so why waste cycles feeding the trolls? However, Merlin's link on Stereotype Threat clarified what is bad about that behavior. This isn't a small, vocal, but ultimately powerless group that thinks this way. This is a lot of people, some very intelligent, some very powerful. </p>
<p>Instead of bothering with this fruitless argument with Garrett, let's look at ways we can combat the source of the problem. Calling people out on unnoticed bad behavior is one way. Pro active and empowering education opportunities are an excellent one too (for adults and especially for children). Further thoughts?</p>
<p>Lyra</p>
<p>Sent en route, pardon the brevity. </p>
<div class="gmail_quote">On Apr 5, 2013 3:46 PM, "Danny O'Brien" <<a href="mailto:danny@spesh.com">danny@spesh.com</a>> wrote:<br type="attribution"></div>