A lot of people today are prejudice. Most think of this as being racist. In addition, it's making decisions on the basis of age, gender, or other features not facts. People who are prejudice can lower others self-esteem, cause discrimination, and it can lead to violence.
             Prejudice lowers self esteem and hurts people mentally. Can you imagine being handicapped or having a disability? Now try to imagine applying for a job or being treated the same as someone with a disability.
             We have come a long way with accepting handicaps in the world, but there is still a set back. Sure, they have special parking places, and can go shopping and spend money, but what about when they apply for a job. They get treated differently. "Employers see them as a business liability: special doors must be installed, bigger working space needs to be available, or special equipment might have to be bought." A couple of years ago, a GM car salesman was blind. He obviously couldn't drive but went with the customer on the test drive. He usually made a sale before they were back on the lot. His people skills outweighed the fact that he would never use the product he was selling.
             In another case, Ryan White, a child from Indiana could not attend school because he had AIDs. The district super intendent, J.O. Smith, forbid Ryan from his classes. A couple of states have issued guidelines allowing children with Aids to attend schools, but few are there. Rather than the rational concern for the good of the children, Professor Robert Mnookin is concerned that the school board acts out of fear and prejudice.
             Prejudice can also cause discrimination. In most cases a more powerful person against a minority or disadvantaged with holds the prejudice aditude in the same society. This results in various forms of discrimination. On March 19, in Salt Lake City, Utah, a student sued the Board of Education for discrimination against Gay and L
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