ok well when your opinion is attempting to drive away the exact people that we should be welcoming with open arms I'll quietly tell you you're hurting instead of helping π€·
be more like the girl in the rainbow pants, and save your hatred for the ones that still hate you
be more like the girl in the rainbow pants, and save your hatred for the ones that still hate you
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And especially since the hat hints that he's from Texas (not a Trump hat), we need more people like that.
Counterpoint: If supposed "former bigots" are driven away because they aren't getting enough metaphorical fellatio from people I propose said "former bigots" were never actually regretful of their past or actually disavowed their former beliefs.
He is offering an apology and free hugs. If he's greeted with hatred instead you're simply reinforcing his former beliefs. The media and current bigots do plenty to demonize leftists, we don't need to help.
But... Is there ZERO validity to what others are telling you?
Why must WE be saints at all times to have legitimate POVs on anything? Why are we the keepers for our BROTHER'S intolerance?
They had leave to be monsters but we MUST be Jesus?
If the guy isn't sincere there's plenty of time to point that out. But when a dude in a wheelchair takes the time to go to a pride parade and openly seek to make up for his past wrongs, I think it might be a time for a hug
And... I don't accept that at face value at all.
And ONE MORE TIME, why is the onus on US for THEIR behavior?
Your position IS kissing cousins to this:
The guy isn't saying "I hate you, prove me wrong." And I wouldn't try to convince someone like that.
He's saying "I know I was wrong, please accept me." I can't justify telling people like that to fuck off.
Anyone agree to that? To be their emotional nursemaids?
Or you could actively be a dick to someone trying to apologize and give them a reason to think their bigotry was justified.
Are you more concerned with things getting better feeling like you were right?