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On the contrary, not only is this type of "both sideism" incredibly harmful to healthy political discourse (because it discourages engagement and breeds cynicis
by enraged_camel 7y ago
On the contrary, not only is this type of "both sideism" incredibly harmful to healthy political discourse (because it discourages engagement and breeds cynicism), both sides are not in fact equal, or even similar.
There are always bad apples, but you just need to look at how they are treated (e.g. whether they are rewarded or punished).
- Reedx 7y agoDismissing it as "both sideism" just allows mediocrity to thrive. On both sides, as it happens. It's an endless loop of "they're the problem, not us". Deflecting any responsibility and avoiding self-reflection. Nothing changes or improves as a result. Why not demand better on all fronts? None of the aforementioned media are doing grade A work.