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In reply to the discussion: Sometimes karma moves fast--transphobic radio hosts in Rochester, NY [View all]Tsiyu
(18,186 posts)59. You want people to applaud you for being "nervous" over shaming bigots?
I'd rather lose my job for speaking up about something I believe in. If someone wants to shame me, have at it!
And if someone says or does something to hurt others, you better believe I will shame the asshole.
You claim it is irresponsible and premature to have shamed these obvious hateful bigots? How long do you wait to shame a bigot?
If you see a kid getting beat in the street, do you not rush out and shame the bigger kid out of fear you'll get shamed yourself for wearing pink polka dot shirts?
This is your message: " Let bigots run their mouths, don't call them on it because I might get shamed and lose my job, too!"
ALL IT TAKES FOR EVIL TO PREVAIL IS FOR GOOD PEOPLE TO DO NOTHING
Bigots need to be put in their place IMMEDIATELY, not months later when you finally decide to screw up your courage or when you don't think you will lose anything.
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Sometimes karma moves fast--transphobic radio hosts in Rochester, NY [View all]
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May 2014
OP
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