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They key difference (should be the key metric) is exactly how badly the dissenting minority gets treated. By that measure, California is at the "not too bad, bu
by stcredzero 8y ago
They key difference (should be the key metric) is exactly how badly the dissenting minority gets treated. By that measure, California is at the "not too bad, but shows some disturbing trends" stage.
- nostrademons 8y agoI guess. IMHO dissenting minorities are treated pretty well in California - the Oroville dam repairs are complete (and look pretty impressive) and there's been a massive disaster response from CalFire & other local fire departments to the Redding & Paradise fires, despite those all being very red areas. And San Jose is covering the wages of TSA screeners at Mineta airport during the government shutdown, even though the TSA isn't exactly the most popular agency of Silicon Valley liberals.
- pcwalton 8y ago> And San Jose is covering the wages of TSA screeners at Mineta airport during the government shutdown, even though the TSA isn't exactly the most popular agency of Silicon Valley liberals. I agree with your general point, but I should mention that the Bay Area political climate is pretty sympathetic to government employee unions, such as those that represent TSA workers.
- stcredzero 8y agoI guess. IMHO dissenting minorities are treated pretty well in California Sure. "Not too bad, but showing disturbing trends." Right now, we're at the stage where the police give certain people extra attention, and attitudes are brewing in the majority society.