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I really wish the right would stop holding up as an example a terrorist attack against what continues to be one of the most diverse, international, and left-lea
by colanderman 8y ago
I really wish the right would stop holding up as an example a terrorist attack against what continues to be one of the most diverse, international, and left-leaning parts of the nation. Especially when the example is used to justify limiting travel from every country except the country most of the perpetrators were from, but including countries which have significant immigrant populations in the victim city. It's borderline offensive and patronizing.
Not to mention rape victims... I know a few, and all of them attended or were wildly supportive of both the Women's March and the demonstrations against the travel bans. I don't think they'd appreciate their role in your analogy.
- CostanzaKing 8y agoThe discussion above is talking about general immigration laws and attitudes, not the travel ban in particular. That said, my analogy is completely appropriate - and necessary - as there seems to be many who are unable to empathize with people who are scared for their safety, whether justly or unjustly paranoid.