What would mutant prejudice be like in the real world?

[show name]

If starting this year people all over the world started manifesting super powers in the way that mutants do in Marvel U, would the reaction of society be as negative as it is in the comics?

So the scenario is exactly the same as is depicted in MU: scientists discover that there exists an X-gene that manifests at puberty and grants the individual with powers. In our world we've had decades of X-Men comics, three popular X-Men movies, the TV show Heroes, tons of superhero based entertainment and such...are we more prepared to deal with the rise of Homo Superior as a result?

Obviously there is going to be a high fear factor involved regarding the more powerful and unscrupulous mutants who arrive on the scene, but overall would we subject mutants to the same level of hatred and persecution? Or would we be excited about the possibilities for the human race? Harnessing their powers for the benefit of society, using their abilities to push forward the boundaries of science as well as social service?

What say you?

[Omega Alpha]

If there was a real-world Magneto and/or Apocalypse, which is almost a given, then things would be more or less the same.

[Puunk]

I like this thread already. :)

This is actually something I've wondered so many times whenever those anti-mutant events take place in the comics. I think a large part of the hate is often exaggerated.

Realistically, I could see how it would all be like Heroes.

[RolandJP]

One attack by not so moral mutants would cause a mob scene that makes Obama's Healthcare rallies look like woodstock.

[Monty_Cristo]

If starting this year people all over the world started manifesting super powers in the way that mutants do in Marvel U, would the reaction of society be as negative as it is in the comics?

So the scenario is exactly the same as is depicted in MU: scientists discover that there exists an X-gene that manifests at puberty and grants the individual with powers. In our world we've had decades of X-Men comics, three popular X-Men movies, the TV show Heroes, tons of superhero based entertainment and such...are we more prepared to deal with the rise of Homo Superior as a result?

Obviously there is going to be a high fear factor involved regarding the more powerful and unscrupulous mutants who arrive on the scene, but overall would we subject mutants to the same level of hatred and persecution? Or would we be excited about the possibilities for the human race? Harnessing their powers for the benefit of society, using their abilities to push forward the boundaries of science as well as social service?

What say you?

i don't like the idea of some girl from illinois phasing into my house. i say put inhibitor collars on them and send them to some island.

[Marvelfan278]

Either as bad as it is in the Marvel universe, or worse.

[Treble252]

I think that a person, a single person, could come to understand and accept Homo Superior. As a society? Not so much. I mean, in America on a good day, we're still arguing about things like gay marriage and state-run health care. We can't even discuss some of these issues as a group. If we had mutants in the State tomorrow? No way we'd just be okay with them. There would be a fringe group of people who would want their destruction or to study them or to put them on reservations or to make them some sort of slave class. And those are just the first reactions. Talk of giving mutants rights? Don't hold your breath. It took almost 200 years to give black people rights. Mutants? Not in our grandchildren's lifetime. And that's just America. It could be different in other countries. Sadly, I am a ignorant on issues in most other countries. So, maybe the rest of the world would be open to mutants. But I don't think that America would react in any positive way.

[SayOcean]

probably worse they killed minorities all the time and that was just cause their skin is different, and look at what happened to the jews, no imagine if people could walk through walls or shot optic blasts

[Ratwedge]

Would end in mass graves of mutants.

[Quinnhop]

I dunno, probably the same as it was with BLACK PEOPLE.

[Robbiebob_16]

I dunno, probably the same as it was with BLACK PEOPLE.
didn't you hear on "Tyra"? Gay is the new black in America.

[Quinnhop]

But I said the way it was, dumb dumb.

lol

jk

[Obsidian Thought]

didn't you hear on "Tyra"? Gay is the new black in America.

Nothing against you Robbiebob_16....but that statement...I really wish people would stop equating the two...black and homosexuality do not an equivalent make...

[Robbiebob_16]

Nothing against you Robbiebob_16....but that statement...I really wish people would stop equating the two...black and homosexuality do not an equivalent make...
dude, I didn't say it! Tyra, with all the brains of a supermodel, did. I think it's as idiotic as you do! I apoligize if I offended you however!

[Monty_Cristo]

we haven't even factored in religion yet. the appearance of mutants might actually signal the apocalypse to some folk. Purifier armies will soon follow. hallelujah!

[Elijah Dexan]

Would we have any defense against someone like Magneto? we don't have things like S.H.I.E.L.D helicarriers or sentinels to fight back with. We would quickly be subjugated by Our Lord Magneto.

[darknessatnoon]

Please. If mutants existed, the flatscans would be wiped out immediately.

[Robbiebob_16]

But I said the way it was, dumb dumb.

lol

jk
I voted for you as X-poster of the month, and this is how you repay me? *breaks down in tears* jkjk

[worstblogever]

Please. If mutants existed, the flatscans would be wiped out immediately.

Not me! I'd totally be an Uncle Tom, and be like someone in the Brotherhood's gardener or something.

[ZNOP]

didn't you hear on "Tyra"? Gay is the new black in America.

:rolleyes: It's no wonder why our schools are failing... "The Tyra Banks" show is being aired in the classrooms.

I can't see there being much of a difference if all baseline humans suddenly became mutants/mutates. Money, intolerance, and religion would still be the roots of hate.

[Robbiebob_16]

Not me! I'd totally be an Uncle Tom, and be like someone in the Brotherhood's gardener or something.
HAHA! I would work in a secretarial postion for the Institute and save my sorry ass.

[Robbiebob_16]

:rolleyes: It's no wonder why our schools are failing... "The Tyra Banks" show is being aired in the classrooms.
What have we come to? That woman is an idiot. She made people in the audience that day wear shirts with their sexuality emblazoned on it. I couldn't help but think how progressive and cutting edge it was.:rolleyes:

[Free-Man]

What have we come to? That woman is an idiot. She made people in the audience that day wear shirts with their sexuality emblazoned on it. I couldn't help but think how progressive and cutting edge it was.:rolleyes:

I'm sure Trask and Stryke would LOVE it if they saw a bunch of kids wearing "MUTANT" emblazened on their shirts.

[Robbiebob_16]

I'm sure Trask and Stryke would LOVE it if they saw a bunch of kids wearing "MUTANT" emblazened on their shirts.
HAHA, That they would!

[Obsidian Thought]

dude, I didn't say it! Tyra, with all the brains of a supermodel, did. I think it's as idiotic as you do! I apoligize if I offended you however!

Oh nah...you didn't offend me...no...i'm cool..it's just the statement..I can see why people would equate them as being similar with injustices and stuff...but they're not the same....

[Obsidian Thought]

we haven't even factored in religion yet. the appearance of mutants might actually signal the apocalypse to some folk. Purifier armies will soon follow. hallelujah!

IF...such an occurence as mutants came to pass...hypothetically...it would have huge ramifications...people would start questioning everything..religion...science..existence...it would be a zoo....but so far the only powers I acknowledge are those of God and the Devil...and that showdown....looking at the world today and where it's headed..is about to come to an end...but that's another story...of on a tangent ....i know....

[Robbiebob_16]

Oh nah...you didn't offend me...no...i'm cool..it's just the statement..I can see why people would equate them as being similar with injustices and stuff...but they're not the same....
Agreed. Though both do suffer/have suffered inequailities in the system, it is very odd to relate the two.

[ZNOP]

Now, that I think about it... I wonder if there are any GLBT(s) who are members or followers of any of these groups (http://www.unitedstatesaction.com/list-us-hate-groups.htm)? And, one wonders who the trouble makers really are in the world!

[Mia]

Personally I would have no problem with mutants. Provided that they all look like hot underwear models and serve the greater good. I don't think that I would be in favour of tamping down their rights if one of them did something wrong/broke the law. Given the fact human nature being what it is that would inevetiably happen.

we haven't even factored in religion yet. the appearance of mutants might actually signal the apocalypse to some folk. Purifier armies will soon follow. hallelujah!

Um...not to derail the thread. But the Purifiers have nothing to do with Christianity. They're a bunch of nuts. Further there is nothing in the Bible which talks about the mutations of people having to do with the end of times.

[coveredinbees]

Not me! I'd totally be an Uncle Tom, and be like someone in the Brotherhood's gardener or something.
I want to be a Hellfire maid.

[darknessatnoon]

Now, that I think about it... I wonder if there are any GLBT(s) who are members or followers of any of these groups (http://www.unitedstatesaction.com/list-us-hate-groups.htm)? And, one wonders who the trouble makers really are in the world!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3yTvpoZG-SI

[Omega Alpha]

Um...not to derail the thread. But the Purifiers have nothing to do with Christianity. They're a bunch of nuts. Further there is nothing in the Bible which talks about the mutations of people having to do with the end of times.

Yeah, and Christians are all perfectly sane and reasonable beings, and no Christian has ever killed people just because they look different or worship a different god (or no got at all), nor religion was ever used for, uh, questionable goals.

[Quinnhop]

Nothing against you Robbiebob_16....but that statement...I really wish people would stop equating the two...black and homosexuality do not an equivalent make...

YES THEY DO. JUST LIKE MUTANTS.

YOU HATER.

[ZNOP]

Um...not to derail the thread. But the Purifiers have nothing to do with Christianity. They're a bunch of nuts. Further there is nothing in the Bible which talks about the mutations of people having to do with the end of times.

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/7/70/Purifiers.jpg
A force of Christian fundamentalists led by the ruthless Reverend William Stryker, the Purifiers see themselves in a holy war against mutants, believing them to be the children of the Devil and thus worthy of extermination.

Think Crusaders, think Paladins, think Inquisition, think extreme racism toward non-humans (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Three-fifths_compromise).

[ZNOP]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3yTvpoZG-SI

What?!? Again, with the TV talkshow psycho-babble crowd? Where's the Jerry Springer clips? Jerry! Jerry! Jerry!

[jester1436]

What?!? Again, with the TV talkshow psycho-babble crowd?

There's a flamer and a cross on your lawn.

[quillero]

Um...not to derail the thread. But the Purifiers have nothing to do with Christianity. They're a bunch of nuts. Further there is nothing in the Bible which talks about the mutations of people having to do with the end of times.

Sadly, this terms are not excluding. And I'm sure as soon as people start having powers the words "demonic posession" will be thrown.

[Mia]

A force of Christian fundamentalists led by the ruthless Reverend William Stryker, the Purifiers see themselves in a holy war against mutants, believing them to be the children of the Devil and thus worthy of extermination.[/COLOR]

Think Crusaders, think Paladins, think Inquisition, think extreme racism toward



Here's one of my favourite verses (spoken by Jesus by the way):

"21 "Not all those who say 'You are our Lord' will enter the kingdom of heaven. The only people who will enter the kingdom of heaven are those who do what my Father in heaven wants. 22 On the last day many people will say to me, 'Lord, Lord, we spoke for you, and through you we forced out demons and did many miracles.' 23 Then I will tell them clearly, 'Get away from me, you who do evil. I never knew you.' (Matt 7:21-23)


So it doesn't matter what the Purifiers, Stryker or any White Supremicist call themselves. They aren't Christians.

[quillero]

Here's one of my favourite verses (spoken by Jesus by the way):

"21 "Not all those who say 'You are our Lord' will enter the kingdom of heaven. The only people who will enter the kingdom of heaven are those who do what my Father in heaven wants. 22 On the last day many people will say to me, 'Lord, Lord, we spoke for you, and through you we forced out demons and did many miracles.' 23 Then I will tell them clearly, 'Get away from me, you who do evil. I never knew you.' (Matt 7:21-23)


So it doesn't matter what the Purifiers, Stryker or any White Supremicist call themselves. They aren't Christians.

Yes. Clearly to be able to call yourself a Christian and speak in the name of God you must receive a card with Jesus signature. Mine's on the mail.

[ZNOP]

There's a flamer and a cross on your lawn.

Not a problem... :evilangry: (http://www.lexisnexis.com/lawschool/study/outlines/html/crim/crim10.htm)(Click smiley face) There are remedies for that kind of non-sense!

[Omega Alpha]

Here's one of my favourite verses (spoken by Jesus by the way):

"21 "Not all those who say 'You are our Lord' will enter the kingdom of heaven. The only people who will enter the kingdom of heaven are those who do what my Father in heaven wants. 22 On the last day many people will say to me, 'Lord, Lord, we spoke for you, and through you we forced out demons and did many miracles.' 23 Then I will tell them clearly, 'Get away from me, you who do evil. I never knew you.' (Matt 7:21-23)


So it doesn't matter what the Purifiers, Stryker or any White Supremicist call themselves. They aren't Christians.

And here we have a perfect example of the True Scotsman Fallacy (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/True_Scotsman_fallacy).

[ZNOP]

And here we have a perfect example of the True Scotsman Fallacy (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/True_Scotsman_fallacy).


Props to you:cool: It's a harsh form of logic but, true nontheless.

[Obsidian Thought]

I want to be a Hellfire maid.

Boy-o-boy...would you see some stuff working in that establishment....

[Mia]

And here we have a perfect example of the True Scotsman Fallacy (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/True_Scotsman_fallacy).

No it doesn't.

[quillero]

No it doesn't.

Anyway. The Purifiers call themselves Christian and twist Christian beliefs. They definitely represent a fanatical wing of the Christian thought. Let's call them a pervertion. They are represented in those verses you quoted.

So, yes, there's somethiong in the Bible that would mention them and yes, they do have something to do with Christianity.

[Mia]

Anyway. The Purifiers call themselves Christian and twist Christian beliefs. They definitely represent a fanatical wing of the Christian thought. Let's call them a pervertion. They are represented in those verses you quoted.

So, yes, there's somethiong in the Bible that would mention them and yes, they do have something to do with Christianity.

I guess you missed the point of what I posted. I'll just back out of this portion of the conversation.

[ZNOP]

No it doesn't.

To which are you disagreeing with? The logic of the passage or the definition of a "self-sealing argument"?

[Mia]

Would we have any defense against someone like Magneto? we don't have things like S.H.I.E.L.D helicarriers or sentinels to fight back with. We would quickly be subjugated by Our Lord Magneto.

I don't know. The information I've read on Magneto is sketchy. Sometimes I get the sense that he wants to lash out at all humans/non mutants. Other times I get the sense that he just wants to lash out at bad humans. I think that what the government would do (and should do) is hire recruit a set of mutants to take down Magneto. There would always be mutants who are patriotic and who want to serve their country

I understand that hatred of Mutants is supposed to be alegorical (?), however I could not see it being widespread. Unless of course mutants did a) something truly heinous or b) they were prospering at the expense of others.

That's how I noticed that a lot of conflicts in the world begin.

[show name]

One thing about Magneto is that he was created as much by the Holocaust as by the X-gene. Persecution of mutants might create more Magnetos than would have otherwise existed if there had been tolerance.

If the mutants that arose in our world were even half as powerful as the ones in the Marvel U, Homo Sapiens would have no chance of surviving an all-out war with them. These days most recognize that even the most powerful nations on Earth have little chance of destroying Al Qaeda through direct military confrontation. How much harder would it be to completely obliterate a unified and severely pissed-off mutant race? Would this harsh reality force normal people to at least consider tolerance and integration, strictly out of a desire for self-preservation?

Also, the thing with mutants is there's no surefire way to know if someone is one until they manifest their powers. Anyone could be one and not know it. Their children, their friends, their lovers...any of them could turn out to be mutants. Wouldn't this give haters pause before they tried to initiate concentration camps or purification campaigns?

Plus the president of the U.S. is African American and a comic book lover! Surely he'd be suing for tolerance? :smile:

I get what many are saying though...looking at the state of the world today it doesn't exactly seem like social harmony is the highest of priorities. :frown:

I have hope, though!

[Zembo]

If mutants started appearing, I'd be all for inhibitor collars and possible sterilization right off the bat. People have done enough sick crap to each other without the potential for indestructible cannibals, or telepathic cult leaders, or superstrong Cowboys fans. Sorry, man. Can't take the chance.

[myspidernadsaretingling]

all this queries make me wonder who would be persecuted more in the real world?


a muslim mutant or a mutant from an arab background?

or

a jewish mutant?

and how would all the other religions look towards them in general? Not just from christian eyes.

[MythicBrawn]

I think history shows us how we would react. The public's reaction to people with powers would reach a fever pitch for a period of time and then taper off as we learn to live with it. The danger of nuclear war was a major issue at one time (early to mid 80s) and now no one gives it a second thought. The fall of the Soviet Union has something to do with it but nukes are still out there.The west is trying to keep them out of the hands of radicals but no one stresses about nuclear war anymore. AIDS is the same way. AIDS used to be an attention getter. You couldn't watch an awards show without seeing the ubiquitous red ribbon. Now, it's just another thing we live with. The hunt for communists back in the 50s is another example and I'm sure there are many others. Marvel is gotten considerable mileage out of the mutant hysteria. In the real world, the hysteria would have died off long ago.

[tejpis]

We would hate and persecute them because that's what the media conglomerates and their Illuminati-like overlods would want us to do, to prevent disaster and foiling their plans for all of us. :rolleyes:

[witness]

Knowing humanity in all likelihood probably worse :biggrin:

[[]D[]/\/\[]D @ Nite/So-tite]

What if other superhumans also existed besides just mutants?

[Washout]

I think if there was a mutant on The Real World, the handsome white guy with the muscles would probably discriminate in the first episode, but as the season goes on, he will defend his new mutant friend in a bar and probably get arrested.

[Goshin]

Being black myself and having had muslim friends and dating a white woman (who voted for john mccain and told me she thought obama was tha antichrist and a muslim), the first thing I thought of was:

Mutants= black people with weapons of mass destruction

Sentinels=the police, fbi, cia, etc

Black panthers=xforce

Naacp=xmen

Nation of islam=acolytes

Republicans=the right, purifiers, friends of humanity etc

Ronald reagan=bolivar trask

Bush=bastion

[Goshin]

Better hope osama bin laden does not manifest the phoenix force as its new host

[FeminineMystique]

probably worse they killed minorities all the time and that was just cause their skin is different, and look at what happened to the jews, no imagine if people could walk through walls or shot optic blasts

I think humanity in the real world would have the sense NOT to persecute someone who could wipe them from the face of the Earth. The difference between mutants and afiracan americans or homosexuals is that THOSE minorities can't kill billions just by thinking about it. Which is something someone with powers like Charles Xavier, Magneto or Apoclaypse could do. I think if mutants were real humankind would quickly accept they'd been replaced and just try VERY hard not to piss them off

It does make me laugh how in the Marvel U, the natural reaction to a species that apparently is a threat to every living thing on Earth, is to ANTAGONISE them. It's like it's populated by clones of Steve Irwin: They see something that could easily kill them and then try and get it mad:tongue:

[RolandJP]

I think humanity in the real world would have the sense NOT to persecute someone who could wipe them from the face of the Earth. The difference between mutants and afiracan americans or homosexuals is that THOSE minorities can't kill billions just by thinking about it. Which is something someone with powers like Charles Xavier, Magneto or Apoclaypse could do. I think if mutants were real humankind would quickly accept they'd been replaced and just try VERY hard not to piss them off

It does make me laugh how in the Marvel U, the natural reaction to a species that apparently is a threat to every living thing on Earth, is to ANTAGONISE them. It's like it's populated by clones of Steve Irwin: They see something that could easily kill them and then try and get it mad:tongue:

Study History and you will see that prejudice is void of Logic. The Germans persecuted the Jews because they were successful in a time of economic peril. An individual's strength when one is weak is enough to evoke bigotry. Minorities could kill but that doesnt stop someone from being racist. The only reason most do not is because A) it is wrong. and B) showing Hatred toward someone who hates makes one, just as bad as the Bigot. And its what they want.

And as far as not wanting to get Mutants mad, a long time ago the first settlers of the US--arrived--they were outnumbered by the indigenous peoples, who had the power, and the weapons..and knew how to survive the harsh winters.

The peace between them and the settlers lasted long enough for them to figure out how to dispose of the natives. The same thing would happen to Mutants.

[worstblogever]

I want to be a Hellfire maid.

Hopefully Harry Leland would be gentle with you. I doubt it, though.

[7thangel]

can't say i agree with most here.

mutants would have to trump 'race', sex, religion, ethnicity, class and country. it would also mean that none of those mentioned would accept them as part of their group/people regardless of the advantages of having them, which would include countries and businesses and specific jobs. i don't see that happening.

a mutant power race amongst countries? yes
a mutant power struggle amongst companies? yes
amongst groups? yes and this one would be perceived more dangerous, as racists, anti, and nativists groups would recruit as would their opposition as would gangs, as would religions, and so on and so on.

[FeminineMystique]

Hopefully Harry Leland would be gentle with you. I doubt it, though.

If you're joining the Hellfire club, why would you want to be treated gently? Kind of defeats the point surely:wink:

[coveredinbees]

Hopefully Harry Leland would be gentle with you. I doubt it, though.
Anyone but Shaw.

If you're joining the Hellfire club, why would you want to be treated gently? Kind of defeats the point surely:wink:
I only wanted to clean!

[ExodusCloak]

You will be forced to stay the hell out of their business. What keeps the world today from destroying each other is fear of a nuclear retaliation. If we have mutants who can cause hurricanes at a whim, flip the Earths magnetosphere around, cause Earthquakes with a thought, mind wipe entire cities...does anyone have the guts to walk the streets with picket signs?

Frankly I'd be jealous.

[Monty_Cristo]

Better hope osama bin laden does not manifest the phoenix force as its new host

he has bad kidneys. no way can he house the Phoenix Force. Tila Tequila will have to be the host.

[Perfection/Emma 2]

If Mutants were real, I would be the most traitoress human ever. I would gladly serve the mutant kind, but my condition is they have to look like supermodel or forget

P.S. I would have a ball shooting the Purifiers

[mikekerr3]

One attack by not so moral mutants would cause a mob scene that makes Obama's Healthcare rallies look like woodstock.

And the mutants who were targeted by the mod, would make the mob scnce into a Hiroshima scene, they would probly act like real people when threatened and not the saints they tend to be in comic books.

I think things would basically remain pretty calm since it would put things into a Cold war like MAD standoff.

[mikekerr3]

Yeah, and Christians are all perfectly sane and reasonable beings, and no Christian has ever killed people just because they look different or worship a different god (or no got at all), nor religion was ever used for, uh, questionable goals.

Can you say Fred Phelps?:biggrin: :biggrin:

[mikekerr3]

Not a problem... :evilangry: (http://www.lexisnexis.com/lawschool/study/outlines/html/crim/crim10.htm)(Click smiley face) There are remedies for that kind of non-sense!

If you live in Texas the possibilities for dealing with it get even better.:evilsmile:

[mikekerr3]

If mutants started appearing, I'd be all for inhibitor collars and possible sterilization right off the bat. People have done enough sick crap to each other without the potential for indestructible cannibals, or telepathic cult leaders, or superstrong Cowboys fans. Sorry, man. Can't take the chance.


But if you miss just one you kjust justified him taking out the Human race with no moral qualms, you became the evil that you were trying to stop.

[mikekerr3]

I

P.S. I would have a ball shooting the Purifiers


I would have a ball shooting Purifiers anyway.

[RolandJP]

And the mutants who were targeted by the mod, would make the mob scnce into a Hiroshima scene, they would probly act like real people when threatened and not the saints they tend to be in comic books.

I think things would basically remain pretty calm since it would put things into a Cold war like MAD standoff.

Can you say pre-emptive strike. There will be no Mutant problems if you can isolate the genetic trait--find out who has it, then eliminate same. Remember mutant powers don't manifest till puberty. Plenty of time to Hitler the whole lot of them. And remember I'm using Historic examples.

Small Pox blankets could do the job.
Using Mutants against mutants could do the job. ( there are plenty of fools willing to sell out their own mothers for riches)
And if that doesnt work then use Nukes.

[Slung]

its not about black literally being the equivalent to homosexuality. its about the fact that not to long ago it was "in" to despise the black communit for the color of there skin. but now its gay people who are the new trend to despise but not for the color of there skin but there sexuality. thats what the statements about.

Finally some common sense!

Can you say Fred Phelps?:biggrin: :biggrin:

Or teabag townshall speaker and "pray Obama dies" Baptist Preacher, Steven Anderson (http://www.rightwingwatch.org/category/individuals/steven-l-anderson)

[Zoe Brain]

They just don't have super-powers.

If you want to see how they get treated -
In 1987, Wilma Wood was fired. She brought suit against her employer, claiming that she had been fired after the employer learned that she was intersexed and had undergone genital surgery. The U.S. District Court in Pennsylvania found that the Pennsylvania Human Relations Act protects women because of their status as females and discrimination against males because of their status as males, but employers are not legally prohibited from terminating employees on the basis of intersex status. The Court cited caselaw arising under Title VII as "persuasive authority."

63 Fair Empl.Prac.Cas. (BNA) 677, 44 Empl. Prac. Dec. P 37,314

Those with the 17BHDD mutation or 5ARD mutation - so naturally change sex - get treated even worse. 17 times the rate of being murdered as in the normal population in the USA. In some jurisdictions, their existence is illegal, and they're subject to capital punishment.

All the anti-Mutant prejudice in X-men and Wild Cards? It's based on fact, and if anything, understates the case. It's perhaps a really, really good job that we don't have super-powers, or there would be an awfuly high casualty list.

Yes, I'm a protandrous pseudohermaphrodite. A rare mutation, protogynous pseudohermaphrodites are maybe 1 in 50,000, we're more like 1 in 10 million.

It took me a 20 month legal battle to get a passport - before then, I was issued a travel document good for leaving the country, just not returning.

Anti-mutant protests are still continuing, and mutants are targeted for violent hate crimes, the murder rate for mutants being 3,600 percent above average. -- http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mutants_(Judge_Dredd)

In fact, it's only 1,600 percent.

[Talkie Toaster]

I think if mutants manifested themselves with just different appearances and/or modest powers (i.e. mutants like Angel or Beast), I don't think it would cause much upset other than having them appear in every talkshow imaginable.


If we got all-powerful mutants with a terrorist agenda, like say Magneto it'd be a whole different story, and rightly so. It wouldn't be common human prejudice of fearing those who are different, it would be a very sensible fear of human WMDs.

[M.I.Brooks]

Much the same of real prejudice in the real world I'd imagine.

[drownedbyimmolation]

It would probably depend how the reveal was done, and when... a fish dude flying around, probably get caught tagged and forgotten about. Preemptive steps and measures or counter measures may start asserting themselves.

Larger scale mass reveal, out of the blue, with say adults and teen mutants, just being found out about, and things would get pretty bad, pretty fast. The mutant prejudice would be pretty bad, because many mutants would be pretty bad.

[Kanra]

The reactions of these retards would be amusing:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Westboro_Baptist_Church

[Valerie]

I'd say it depends. I imagine that "pretty" mutants with potentially destructive powers might face pressure to turn themselves over to some government agency and register themselves. The worst prejudice they may face would be of a similar magnitude to what I see from some extreme anti-gun types who are afraid of anyone who owns a firearm.

Those with visible, physical mutations would deal with much worse. I've witnessed people show the unmitigated gall to tell people with disabilities that their mothers should have aborted them, their lives are too burdensome, and so forth. News footage of a baby born with severe deformities prompts too many comments along the lines of "Ugh! Kill it," from people who can't even bring themselves to refer to such a child as a living human being.

(That Nightcrawler put up with that kind of prejudice all his life but didn't let that keep him down or make him bitter is a huge reason why he's my all-time favorite.)

[Seresecros]

I want to be a Hellfire maid.

*splutter*

[BlackJack]

I'm fairly certain at least 2 of my Professors this term were mutants. Speaking from personal experience, they're NOT good people.... I didn't deserve a B- in Mass Comm law, my GPA suffered because of those dirty muties.

[Pixie_Solanas]

I want to be a Hellfire maid.

splendid! I'd like a fur coat like Sebastian Shaw. And some breeches.

[Perfection/Emma 2]

I would round up all the mutants "Except the ugly ones and the boring ones" and put them on an Island and make sure they are well taken care and demand that the government make sure that loonies like Bastion stay away from my babies.