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So your position is that it's also unacceptable to say "cartel members are violent, abusive thugs"? I don't think I agree with that. I do think it's a bit str
by kelnos 2y ago
So your position is that it's also unacceptable to say "cartel members are violent, abusive thugs"? I don't think I agree with that.
I do think it's a bit strong to say police are all violent, abusive thugs.
But there are many police officers who share unfortunate characteristics with violent, abusive thugs, and nearly all of their fellow supposedly-good officers are unwilling to call them out and enforce any sort of consequences for being violent, abusive thugs. That's nearly as bad, in my book.
So maybe let's stop policing (heh) people's specific language, and instead talk about the actual issues.
- Ajedi32 2y agoWell for one thing, I don't think "starting a war" against the cartels would necessarily be a bad idea. And my concern isn't with the language used, but the casually hateful attitude being expressed. It's not constructive, and probably actively harmful to just be casually demonizing your neighbors like that.