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sparkindarknessThere seems to be an instinct for some people, and I imagine they're usually well meaning, when they see people arguing to instantly try to create some kind of middle ground
But where is the middle ground? Where is the compromise?
It marginalised people want to be treated with all the same respect and regard with all the same rights, protections, opportunities and privileges as everyone else... where's the middle ground? “You can have some rights?” “Here, we'll treat you as ALMOST human?” “How about a little more respect? Oh, not as much as privileged people, that would be silly!”
Sound good? No? C'mon guys! Compromise! Middle ground! Can't we meet the bigots halfway?
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But where is the middle ground? Where is the compromise?
It marginalised people want to be treated with all the same respect and regard with all the same rights, protections, opportunities and privileges as everyone else... where's the middle ground? “You can have some rights?” “Here, we'll treat you as ALMOST human?” “How about a little more respect? Oh, not as much as privileged people, that would be silly!”
Sound good? No? C'mon guys! Compromise! Middle ground! Can't we meet the bigots halfway?
New post on the blog, clicky clicky