It seems that the firmest prejudices are among those who have the least knowledge on the subject. The biggest racists are those who have no friends or acquaintances among black people. The biggest homophobes are those whose fears are based on urban legends, not actual experiences of knowing gay couples. Your eyes open only when you happen to witness. Your knowledge and testimony are worth only when you have actual experience. And then you can change your mind and often stop idolizing those who grew in your perception to the level of heroes. Befriending those whom you previously unfairly despised of or were afraid of seems to be the greatest proof of humility and humanity. This is how society changes. It starts with one man and spreads throughout nations. How two worlds crashed and overcame racism and homophobia in divided America? Two best movies of two generations, Green Book and Philadelphia.
