How judgemental is TOO judgemental?

Religious backgrounds, lifestyle choices, which football team someone supports... these are huge all social dividers. Everyone has their opinions on Catholics, Protestants, homosexuals, skin colour and wealth (or lack of) - most of which stem from their own experiences and upbringing, some opinions are passed down from generations in some cases.

I'll use sectarianism as an example, as it takes up quite a chunk of Scottish broadcasting. There seems to be a huge amount of negative press about two teams in particular in the SPL - I'm sure you'll all guess which ones. I won't state who I support for the purpose of making an unbiased point: the Scottish media advocate bad behaviour. They thrive on reporting violence after an Old Firm game instead of focussing on the good things that come out of such games; tourists coming to spend their money in the city, charities being put in to the limelight, young boys and girls getting to live out their dreams because of Scottish clubs (all clubs, not just Celtic & Rangers - just using them both as an example). None of this is ever publicised, yet people have formed an opinion of the supporters from news coverage. The news/newspapers add fuel to the fire by employing 'journalists' like Andy Goram, Bill Leckie and Craig Burley. Where are the college and University graduates who can write detailed, truthful and exciting articles? They're struggling to find jobs whilst these morons spout their hatred in national newspapers. 

That's the sad truth.

I used to work in Parkhead as an events steward, in that time I worked at many Old Firm games - ironically these were the calmest games of the season. There was perhaps four fights in total, and that was stretched over months. But, according to the papers, there was 'chaos' within the stadium at half time during the games. This is as far from the truth as you can get, and why? Because it sells papers and ignites hatred within bigoted people. That's why. We're all entitled to an opinion, but to have it published to millions of people, a mandatory self-editing process should be essential. This is the real problem, not Scottish football. That is a game. The people who go out in search of a fight are NOT football supporters, they are mindless thugs. They would pick any excuse to cause a rammy. For every bigoted idiot there are thousands of fans who attend games because they love their team.

Do not judge someone on the team they support.

So, I took to trusty Twitter to ask: Do you think you're judgemental? If so, why? Do you ever voice your judgements?

The following replies were anonymous:

• "Yes, cause I've always been a gobby shite. At 4 I was lecturing the older boys about their swearing. Wee dick so I was! And in terms of voicing I'm split. I never voice a judgemental thought to a woman. Not polite, nasty and results in a boot in the stones!"

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• "If judgemental involves getting annoyed with someone who can't perform simple task that I can then I'm probably judgemental about abilities"

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• "I try not to be too judgemental, but I know I am. Intellect is a big one. *** can't read, which was a really tough one to deal with. He was named after *** a book he will never have the pleasure of reading. And he is still good, and happy."

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This is the general opinion. We all judge. Someone made a point of saying it depends on what it is and if a person will admit being anti-something without fear of being judged themselves. Is it fear that stops gay marriage being legalised or ignorance? Is it the media that dictates whether a nation is racist or religious? And at what point do we draw the line and mind our own bloody business?

 I suppose only we ourselves will know. But for now, this has been an interesting afternoon writing this. 

What are your experiences with judgement? Has it ever gone in your favour or are you non-bias in every situation?