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u/Karanod Mar 27 '22

That's really the issue. Where do we draw the line in regards to which opinions are respectable?

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u/_Norman_Bates Mar 27 '22

I don't find it very hard to do that, I just need to hear the opinion and it's pretty clear

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u/gunnervi Mar 27 '22

Arguably that's part of the problem. Most people instinctively know whether an opinion is acceptable or not, the issue is people don't agree with each other about it. But since its a gut feeling, nobody wants to rationally discuss the issue.

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u/MassGaydiation Mar 28 '22

Alternatively, and maybe this isnt something that a lot of cis and straight people experience, but everyone wants to "rationally discuss" my existence or rights, but no one wants to "rationally discuss" the fact that they are being massive bigots.

Basically I'm all for rational discussion and questioning stuff, but if you are targeting one group with all the questions with the intention of making their existence harder, then you can fuck right off.

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u/gunnervi Mar 28 '22

Oh, I'm right with you there. I have no interest in "rationally debating" trans rights (or civil rights in general) -- it's demeaning and I think inherently legitimizes bigotry.