Being an old fart, I very clearly remember having those opinions a decade or two ago. “Hateful” misses the point IMO.
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hateful might really miss the point but was aimed at the person we talked about (you might want to check his timeline)
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Assuming people can't learn doesn't seem justified to me. Convincing them takes empathy even for people with shitty opinions.
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we showed so much empathy and tolerance to people with shitty opinions that we forgot about the ones we should protect
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I'm not convinced a zero tolerance policy is helpful, especially if it's fellow privileged people who apply it
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Not what I suggest at all, no. I think it bears remembering that most of us were worse than we are today, and condescension rarely helps
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Apart from offering help, and interfering against abuse, by working towards a society with a more inclusive attitude in general
Jan 13, 2017 · 1:12 PM UTC
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