Topic 1 - In V for Vendetta, several groups are persecuted by the new government. It is unfortunate that over and over again we see groups of people choose to marginalize certain people. Why do you think we persecute people who are different than we are?
I think that one reason, people persecute others that are different than them, is because they are scared. People, who are scared, often do or act in ways that they normally wouldn’t. People don’t always take the time to try to see things from a different perspective. Some people believe that there is only one way to view a topic and that is the correct way. Everyday people are taking more chances and putting numerous lives in danger for something so irrelevant. Sometimes people just need to calm down and try to view situations from other angles.

Topic 2 - Whether we want to admit it or not, we are all prejudiced against certain groups of people. Is there a way to end this? In our lifetime? In the lifetime of our children? Please don't rely on the argument that it's just "human nature" to behave this way.
I think there is a way to end prejudice, although it will take a great deal of time and work. Most people, throughout their life, have been feared or looked down upon at one time or another. People often associate fear with a certain group of people, while associating other feelings with other groups of people. This behavior is hard to end. It is especially hard to put a stop to this when a certain group of people act in a manner for which they have been associated. For example, when someone acts in a way to instill fear in others, people often try to ignore or stay away from them afterwards. Prejudice towards others can be eliminated if everyone would start treating others as they would want to be treated. This is not hard to do, however most people do not display this manner on a day to day basis.