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I agree with the sentiment but you're conflating what someone believes with who they are, ie, something someone can change vs something they can't. I don't rea
by jayd16 5y ago
I agree with the sentiment but you're conflating what someone believes with who they are, ie, something someone can change vs something they can't.
I don't really think anything should be off limits and off color jokes are an important art form to feel out emotions but I also think there's a clear difference in your examples.
- simondotau 5y agoMany jokes about people are grounded in aspects of a person which they can’t change. And even things they can in theory—can they really? Being obese isn’t just a choice. And of course nobody can change the past. Making jokes about aspects of transgenderism should be seen as a sign of cultural acceptance, not rejection.
- ALittleLight 5y agoI don't think there's a difference. Most people are the religion they are born into. There's no choice about that. Similarly, you have no choice about the religion or political alignment of your family.