Thanks for your considered answer. It's unfortunate that we're all reduced to favoring select versions of evidence that solidifies positions and pits us against each other, as though we each aren't symbolic of some sort of hegemony.
That, "I stand against the people who wear masks when they are not forced to do so" rather than organizing with those who reject the policies of force is your position, says a lot about humans' innate tendency to ... well, I'm not sure I should say demonize, but certainly otherize and exclude, other people (even those who are exercising their freedom of choice which is ostensibly the point around which your battleground is drawn).
Although, beam in my eye, and all that - I admit, I don't feel particularly compelled to organize in solidarity with those who belittle me with name-calling.
Best of luck, and if it's something you envision, I hope your group makes a positive contribution toward protecting people's rights and healing our social divisions.
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Date: 2021-09-16 05:59 pm (UTC)That, "I stand against the people who wear masks when they are not forced to do so" rather than organizing with those who reject the policies of force is your position, says a lot about humans' innate tendency to ... well, I'm not sure I should say demonize, but certainly otherize and exclude, other people (even those who are exercising their freedom of choice which is ostensibly the point around which your battleground is drawn).
Although, beam in my eye, and all that - I admit, I don't feel particularly compelled to organize in solidarity with those who belittle me with name-calling.
Best of luck, and if it's something you envision, I hope your group makes a positive contribution toward protecting people's rights and healing our social divisions.