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MADem

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3. From what I understand, the idea of the pin is to let others know you aren't an asshole.

Reply to Are_grits_groceries (Original post)

Wed Nov 16, 2016, 06:04 PM

Nov 2016

If you're getting the side eye because someone thinks you are a Trumphumper, the safety pin is supposed to alert people that you aren't one of those jerks.

There are a LOT of racists/sexists/homophobes/other assorted bigots out there, and some of 'em aren't real obvious at first blush.

You could wear the hatpin for defense, and the safety pin for empathy.

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I will not wear a safety pin. [View all] Are_grits_groceries Nov 2016 OP

I will not wear one either...I am wearing a large kilt pin, with a length of rainbow ribbon. nt Turn CO Blue Nov 2016 #1

That's a GIANT safety pin!!! No mistaking you! Impressive! nt MADem Nov 2016 #4

When I was younger, I served as an escort at clinics in NOVA. 11 Bravo Nov 2016 #2

Good for you, 11 Bang. Aristus Nov 2016 #5

From what I understand, the idea of the pin is to let others know you aren't an asshole. MADem Nov 2016 #3

I live in a blue city, but work in a red county. cwydro Nov 2016 #6

Some that I have met know what it means. alfie Nov 2016 #7

If I saw a safety pin on someone's clothes, I wouldn't say a word (before I knew this silly practice cwydro Nov 2016 #9

Love it malaise Nov 2016 #8

There's some history behind the hatpin for self-defense meow2u3 Nov 2016 #10

It seems about as relevant as carrying around a Chia Pet. panader0 Nov 2016 #11

Never bring a hatpin to a gun fight? Why would someone mess with you? nt jmg257 Nov 2016 #12