Regardless of whether we "other" these people it's not even a civilized conversation (yet). We're dealing with a group of people who are frothing at the twitter-mouth, sending death threats, rape threats, SWATing people.
This isn't me - Mr Big Fat White Privilege Guy - letting an *ism show or being ignorantly trans-phobic. This is people screaming hate in the faces of women for the 'crime' of daring to have and speak an opinion.
I get that it's a good idea not to Other them. But what do you do instead? And how do you deal with someone who's flinging acid while you're trying to have a reasonable chat?
I'm reminded of the debates I used to have with members of ACT UP! back in the day - what level of extreme reaction is justified when peoples' lives/livelihoods are threatened? How civil are the people (women, mostly) required to be while enduring that amount of hate?
I remain answer-less, but glad you took the time to write out your thoughts.
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Regardless of whether we "other" these people it's not even a civilized conversation (yet). We're dealing with a group of people who are frothing at the twitter-mouth, sending death threats, rape threats, SWATing people.
This isn't me - Mr Big Fat White Privilege Guy - letting an *ism show or being ignorantly trans-phobic. This is people screaming hate in the faces of women for the 'crime' of daring to have and speak an opinion.
I get that it's a good idea not to Other them. But what do you do instead? And how do you deal with someone who's flinging acid while you're trying to have a reasonable chat?
I'm reminded of the debates I used to have with members of ACT UP! back in the day - what level of extreme reaction is justified when peoples' lives/livelihoods are threatened? How civil are the people (women, mostly) required to be while enduring that amount of hate?
I remain answer-less, but glad you took the time to write out your thoughts.