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[STM1993]

Strictly speaking, I think positive/neutral/negative generalizations are equally valid from a purely logical point of view. Personally I find that the only reason why a neutral generalization is accepted while a positive/negative generalization is shunned is really because of the perceived implications or fear of offending someone - I don't want to believe someone is fat because he is lazy, but it still stands that the majority are.

All right, then here is a question. Is being offended logical at all? Do we really get offended because we're logical?

No no, I'm saying that when you analyze something, you should see it as it is and not deliberately avoid unpleasant implications, since what is unpleasant is subjective from person to person and because avoiding unpleasant ideas leads to ignorance. I won't automatically assume a single obese person I met is lazy just because 80% are(random number to illustrate my point) nor assume all obese people are lazy just because of one person, but I would keep in mind that 80% of those I meet tend to be lazy. That's what I mean, its like the concept of forgiving but not forgetting.

Hypothetically, say a town is occupied by Red people and Blue people, and 100% of crimes are committed by Red people, but not all Red people are criminals. If you go to this town, then the smart course of action is to be extra wary of Red people, even though you know and should not assume that all Red individuals you meet are criminals. That's the idea I'm trying to get across.

Either way, we all agree that its not right to judge an individual based on a group.