Denver Post Comment Section

320 readers

80 users here now

A place for ex-pats from the Denver Post comment section (closing down in July), as well as people that want to discuss Denver Post articles in general.

founded 2 years ago

MODERATORS

CharlesDarwin

Opinion: Cherry Creek school students drew swastikas on their arms. Our response is love. (www.denverpost.com)

submitted 2 years ago by CharlesDarwin to c/denver_post_comments

3 comments fedilink hide all child comments

top 3 comments

sorted by: hot top controversial new old

[–] Thepinyaroma 3 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago) (1 children)

Regarding antisemitism, our strength lies not in sparring with the dark and ugly forces that want to bring us down, but in illuminating the shadows with positive examples of love and kindness. Living as proud Jews is truly the strongest defense against intolerance. This applies to all marginalized groups

Beautifully said. Still, I would encourage all my marginalized friends to make themselves familiar with whatever level of self defense they're comfortable with.

The civil rights movement might never have accomplished what it did without peaceful protest, mutual aid, and a readiness and willpower needed to defend themselves from violence.

We need to be ready for all three.

[–] CharlesDarwin 2 points 2 years ago (1 children)

Thanks for adding some nuance to that. I feel much the same. Don't invite the violence - but you also may want to prepare for the worse of it from others.

[–] Thepinyaroma 2 points 2 years ago

Thanks! And amen. Even thinking about fixing the antisemitism/nazi/incel problem on a societal level is exhausting. It's gonna take time and a whole lot of smart and compassionate people.

But on an individual level? Some of those crazy fuckers are ready to hurt or kill people just because of who they are. No harm in preparing, and there's plenty of options for those who aren't comfortable with firearms.