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Grandparent comment did not say that people who disagreed were unreasonable. It said that reformers are taught to target to target people who, reasonably, are N
by fennecfoxen 6y ago
Grandparent comment did not say that people who disagreed were unreasonable. It said that reformers are taught to target to target people who, reasonably, are NYPD supporters. It does imply that being a supporter is within reason, but more so indicates that set intersection exists and is both large and who can be influenced through reason (due to them being reasonable).
It does not purport to limit those who are reasonable. The phrasing could have been used in a dog whistle which does, but this particular remark isn't it. Moreover, there is little audience for such a dog whistle in the midst of a conversation about practical ways to effect meaningful reform.
This should not be a wedge between us that impedes us from working together towards justice and peace.
- JumpCrisscross 6y ago> target people who, reasonably, are NYPD supporters Slight edit, to target reasonable people. Period. Reasonable people can hate the NYPD. But because an overwhelming majority of New Yorkers support the NYPD, the average reasonable New Yorker is likely to as well. Speaking to the current environment, I believe there is overlap between support for the protestors' cause and the NYPD in general.