Lindy, Lindy, Lindy, Lindy, Lindy!
When you act the way "they" do, you're no better than "them". Goes for everything, individuals, groups, countries.
Retaliation in kind means you're the same kind. Have you noticed how tolerant I've become since I learned that my use of the word "ignorant" was regarded as a Flame, and "phucking stupid" applied to me wasn't?
It's because I've changed my pattern, and have become a kinder, gentler Bowser. I gaze upon a thousand points of light, and limit my exposure to ignorance and foul language.
How, you may ask? How? It's easy. Takes a bit of thought, but it's easy.
Arf