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Such a toxic approach isn't productive. Don't make an enemy from one, who are not. Inform them, if you want a support. And not in an aggressive way.
"Hey I want the right to exist peacefully"
"Ehhhhh idk I need more information on why you think you deserve that"
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This seems to suggest that the default position on rights is to deny them unless the marginalized group makes a convincing enough case for acceptance, politely. This, incidentally, is what put me off the term "acceptance" as a positive thing. As someone whose right to exist isn't questioned daily, it shouldn't be my right to decide whom to accept or "tolerate" (ew) but my moral duty to celebrate, welcome, and build up. The notion of a group being able to sit undisturbed while marginalized people make arguments for their rights, but never in a way that offend or discomfort me, is ... bad.
I agree in theory, but in real life, there are some pretty heinous marginalized groups out there. I don't think LGBT should be counted as some of them, but everyone agrees that there are SOME groups that absolutely should have to prove that they deserve certain rights before those rights can be extended. That's what laws are.
And to attack centrists is better?
If someone calling you an asshole for not supporting someone's right to exist is an attack then yes go fuck yourself with a brick.
Wow, that really made me a supporter of your position.
As though you were ever going to be.
What is the "centrist" position between murdering people who undeniably exist vs. not murdering them?
Meme from the post doesn't put the point there, don't exaggerate, please.