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In reply to the discussion: Which is better? [View all]sabrina 1
(62,325 posts)of using MY own words to state my position.
I don't RESENT labels, that is a MILD word to express how I feel about slapping labels on groups of human beings which you apparently do NOT understand the ramifications of.
Here's how most humans who have ever been subjected to 'labeling' feel about that particular, ugly form of bigotry, they and I OUTRIGHT OPPOSE labeling of ANY group, I don't discriminate, NO ONE gets labeled in a society where history has demonstrated the dangers of such bigotry.
Of course it FEELS good to be able to ACCUSE large groups of people you don't like of ALL being guilty of (fill in the blank) because the 'CRIME' is not the goal of labeling, is it? I mean surely Progressives at least KNOW what the purpose of labeling is.
And it works, this has been a nice little experiment here. But SOME OF US aware of history, understand what it is really all about and will not hesitate to make sure to say so.
I'm not clear on your position here. Have you ALWAYS supported the evil labeling of groups in order to 'identify' them or this something new for you?
And do not dare to speak for me, I don't cater to bullying of any kind.
Bottom line, there are no exceptions, labeling IS bigotry AND dangerous, it makes my skin crawl when I see ANYONE let alone progressive dems who are supposed to more informed, fall for it at all.
If you want to speak about bigotry, then start with the very thing you are using to claim to care about it.
I don't care one iota about your opinion of me or anyone else's. I see regression like this and wonder, all the work people have done to eradicate this kind of bigotry, because it is, unless you do not view all human beings in the same way. I know it is the latest 'look at me I'm so 'concerned and I'm using this very clever way to demonstrate it' fad but its intention is clear.
The way you speak to people here who do not agree with, is all I need to inform me that you do not speak for me as a woman or as someone who comes from a background all too familiar with the evils of bigotry.