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There is a kind of person in this world who is only able to empathize with others after an experience is made personal for them. It is frustrating to witness th

There is a kind of person in this world who is only able to empathize with others after an experience is made personal for them. It is frustrating to witness this, yet I’m happy that the player in question recognized that their personal story could make a difference in this instance.

justaguyhere 7y ago
There is a kind of person in this world who is only able to empathize with others after an experience is made personal for them I really wish voters don't elect such people to positions of power
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- dmix 7y ago
  That’s what people always say. Politics never changes. Yet people continually idealize it will be different next time. It’s the nature of the job IMO
- NotSammyHagar 7y ago
  Yes, so many congresspeople never cared about gay rights till their son came out. Your comment is sad but true.
  - temp-dude-87844 7y ago
    Consider that the political positions they hold may differ from the views they hold in private, both before and after a seeming change of heart. Successful politicians are skilled opportunists. If the politician believes that holding one kind of view plays well with their constituents, they will hold it until the drawbacks begin to outweigh the advantages or the appetite of the electorate shifts. Consider that news of a politician's family member coming out as gay is likely to invite questions about the politician's stance. They now have a choice: embrace the family member and evolve their political views, or reject them and play the hardliner. Fewer of their constituents would be put off by the first course of action than the latter.