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Re: UMBRELLA TOPIC: People determined to be outraged
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Originally posted by warrrreagl
Bits and pieces of this topic have shown up all over the place, so I'd like to see it have its own thread.
There are many, many people out there (and right here on TFP) who firmly believe that if you disagree with something personally, then it is your moral imperative to do battle and stamp it out.
Why?
Why can't you just acknowledge your own disapproval and then drop it? Why are you compelled to eliminate anything you personally disagree with?
If they see a TV program they hate, they are obligated to have it taken off the air.
If they hear an ethnic joke that disgusts them, they are obligated to prevent anyone from ever telling another ethnic joke.
If they see an art exhibit that offends them, they are obligated to remove federal funding from all art exhibits.
If they read a satirical column that insults them, they are obligated to launch a boycott of that publication.
WHY???
I know for a fact that many TFPers feel this way, because I've read your comments in other threads. So, if you are one of these people, PLEASE explain to me what guides your thinking.
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I took a friend of mine home from class once and had a conversation that was something like, "We should reelect Bush." "No we shouldn't." "Fag. Next issue, do you want to go to dairy queen?"
I've found that it's much easier than actual debate, plus everyone doesn't get pissed off at you. They don't really listen anyhow, it's a waste of time to take it beyond that unless you're a politician.
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