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Why put "feeling unsafe" in scare quotes? There's a lot to feel unsafe about right now.
by throwaway092323 3y ago
Why put "feeling unsafe" in scare quotes? There's a lot to feel unsafe about right now.
- local_crmdgeon 3y agoWe live in the safest time in human history by a margin so wide it's remarkable.
- asylteltine 3y agoBecause it’s a ridiculous notion. National crime is at an all time low and gets lower every year. You haven’t been safer more than you are today. Mental safety is feel good progressive nonsense. If you can’t handle reality, you are eventually going to snap.
- throwaway092323 3y agoCrime isn't the only thing that impacts people's health. - Difficulty getting insurance to see the doctor impacts peoples' safety and sense of safety. - Fear of gaps in insurance coverage keeps people in toxic jobs where they feel unsafe. - Many people can't get prescription medicines they need, impacting health. - Homelessness is increasing - Polarized political speech, including hate speech, causes legitimate anxiety, contributing to poor psychological health. None of the above things were as big of a problem 20 years ago. Using "crime" as a measure of unsafety only makes sense if you have access to healthcare, a stable job, and don't face discrimination.
- asylteltine 3y agoDo anything of those things affect you personally though? Do most people get affected by that? People make things worse in their heads. Life is fine.
- throwaway092323 3y agoPeople can't just choose to stop feeling unsafe. Chronic stress causes brain damage and reduces tolerance to further stress. This is a fact. Calling people in this situation irrational accomplishes nothing.