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Any lemmies that are politically neutral? (self.general)

submitted 6 months ago by librejoe to c/general

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Looking for somewhere to discuss stuff that doesn't swing right or left and doesn't ban people for voicing an opinion.

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[–] justaderp 8 points 6 months ago (1 children)

There's a big difference between "I wouldn't choose that," and "They should be prevented by force from choosing that."

What you're looking for is a hate group. You can advocate not just judicial rulings limiting the freedom of minority groups, but for disposing of the minorities once and for all. If that's too extreme then you'll just need to tolerate them. Be better than those that didn't tolerate your hatred.

[+] librejoe -7 points 6 months ago (2 children)

No I am not. I never said I hate transgender people. you are not putting words in my mouth

[–] justaderp 5 points 6 months ago* (last edited 6 months ago)

There's been no rulings granting a transgender rights greater than another. It'd have been global news, the consequences of which would still be cascading through the judicial system.

So, when this transgender person was granted what may have been, after an arduous battle, equality in one situation, you disagreed.

What defines humans from other animals is complex communication and it's derivatives. I need not know the transgender person, be transgender myself, or even have a gay friend to feel basic human sympathy and empathy for them. That's the minimum human response: neutrality, equality. Anything less is animalistic hatred.

Edit: I've passed judgement on just this perspective you hold, not on you as a person. If I didn't believe you valuable I'd not have invested the time to explain why I expect more and believe you capable.