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Where do you fall politically? (startrek.website)

submitted 1 year ago by startrekexplained@startrek.website to c/quarks@startrek.website

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I'm hoping this doesn't start a fight, I'm just curious what the political orientation is of this community. I grew up in a liberal (in the American sense) family, and I identify now as a socialist, though a lot of the liberalism I grew up in has stuck with me, like interest in LGBTQ and women's rights, environmentalism, etc. Wondering where people here land?

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[–] skulkingaround@sh.itjust.works 1 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

I used to think like you, but paradox of tolerance my man. You absolutely cannot accept bigots in your society or they WILL ruin it. Not might. Will.

Also saying the minorities need to pull back on the messaging is victim blaming. They wouldn't need to do it at all if there wasn't a force to be fighting against. What would you propose they do instead? Just say "oh you can oppress us for now until you feel ready to accept us."?

On all other points I agree with you.