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> Actually, "woke" opinions do reflect those of the general population I think a lot probably don't. A whole lot don't if you consider the scope of the entire
by yamtaddle 4y ago
> Actually, "woke" opinions do reflect those of the general population
I think a lot probably don't. A whole lot don't if you consider the scope of the entire developed world, not just the US.
There's good support (at least in the US) for the liberal position on the last wave of fights over civil rights. Interracial marriage (this was still a tad controversial in the 90s, even, I recall it being a topic on daytime talk shows), gay marriage, that kind of thing.
No abortion restrictions even into the third trimester? Not favored by the general population (and, notably, that's not what Roe and especially not what Casey-modified-Roe protected). Various trans rights issues and slogans can only seem universally-supported in certain bubbles—sentiment is much more reserved (conservative, if you will) among the general public. I recall the polling on "defund the police" looking really unfavorable. And so on.
(Nb. I'm pretty damn "woke" myself, but I calls 'em like I sees 'em and I'm fairly sure the general population isn't solidly behind a lot of what gets labeled "woke")
- LarryMullins 4y ago> No abortion restrictions even into the third trimester? Not favored by the general population I think this one in particular is more popular in America than in Europe. Third trimester abortions are broadly banned in almost all of Europe, except when a doctor says it's medically necessary. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Abortion_in_Europe#Abortion_rules_per_country https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Abortion_in_Europe#Abortion_ru... Personally I think France gets it about right, but saying this is sure to piss off a lot of people on both sides in America. It pisses off the conservatives because I oppose the total abortion ban they want, and it pisses off progressives because I don't favor legalizing elective third trimester abortions. The American discussion around this issue is extremely polarized.