Do you support the legalization of same sex marriage?
But wouldn’t you have different thoughts if the baker refused to sell to a couple because they were…
Not the same logic since there's nothing wrong with being black or a Christian.
Just like there's nothing wrong with being black or Christian, there's also nothing wrong with being a part of the LGBT+ community. Everyone should be treated with respect and dignity, don't you think? What are your thoughts on this?
@DanielKolbin1105Independent 7mos7MO
Respect and dignity are definitely important. Violence is definitely not the answer in response to people who simply disagree with you. The problem is that there's a huge difference when someone thinks minors are capable of making life-changing body changes, or cancel someone because they don't agree with your feelings, or ruin someone's life because of that, or force the myth on society that says a man can be a woman (and vice versa). Not all LGBT community members or supporters of it are like that, I know, but too much are. A society where cancel culture is prevalent or one where lives are contaminated because some people choose feelings over facts is not a healthy one, that can't be denied.
@PragmaticBradyGreen6mos6MO
“Not all LGBT community members or supporters of it are like that, I know, but too much are. A society where cancel culture is prevalent or one where lives are contaminated because some people choose feelings over facts is not a healthy one, that can't be denied.”
Painting the entire LGBT+ community with the same brush based on the actions of a few? It's kind of like saying all music is bad because you heard a song you didn't like. Or all sports fans are obnoxious because you met a few who were.
@VulcanMan6 7mos7MO
"Cancel Culture" is not a real thing. It is just what happens when a significant amount of people stop supporting a person or brand or whatever. If someone says something transphobic (like what you just did), and people don't like that kind of non-factual bigotry, then they are free to stop supporting that person, and if that person loses their platforms because of it, then that's just the consequences of their own decisions. People of every party and ideology do this, because it's just about personal preference and ideals.
And lastly, no, people being trans is not a myth, so you probably shouldn't be spreading things that aren't true for your own personal feelings like that...
@DanielKolbin1105Independent 7mos7MO
"Cancel culture is not a real thing." I don't know what rock you're living under, maybe you're using a different definition. It's not just stopping support; some people lose their jobs or platforms for making valid or harmless points. It's one thing when its harmful nonsense, but it's another when it's a dumb comment the person made a decade ago that they are sorry for. Severe cancel culture exists and that shouldn't be normal. There's more to a person than having some controversial views, which we all do.
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@D1rectRobRepublican7mos7MO
Just to add on the "cancel culture" discussion, it's important to remember the case of Justine Sacco. Her life was turned upside down after a poorly judged tweet she made before a flight. By the time she landed, she was the number one worldwide trend on Twitter and had lost her job. This wasn't a case of stopping support, this was an immediate and unforgiving reaction to a single mistake.
@VulcanMan6 7mos7MO
Again, "cancel culture" doesn't exist.
It's not just stopping support; some people lose their jobs or platforms for making valid or harmless points.
...because a significant number of people stopped supporting them, yea. Again, that's literally all it is: if a significant number of people stop supporting, or even start actively disliking, a person/brand because of that person's/brand's own actions or claims, then they may lose money, positions, following, platforms, sponsors, etc. That is simply how life works. No one owes anyone else their time or money or… Read more
@DelightfulUnanimousGreen7mos7MO
Absolutely, everyone deserves respect and dignity. However, it's also crucial to remember that respect includes respecting differing opinions. For instance, while some may not agree with same-sex marriage due to religious beliefs, it doesn't necessarily mean they disrespect or discriminate against the LGBT+ community. They might support civil unions or other legal protections for same-sex couples. So, the challenge lies in finding a balance between ensuring rights for all and respecting religious freedom. In your opinion, how can we strike this balance?
