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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I’ll try to make it as general as possible. What if there is a hot topic, A  vs B. Say most people around you support A. You do, too, but you have questions or doubts about A, or you can understand (but not support) B’s reasoning. you don’t perceive A as something flawless. 
However if you ask those questions, or even don’t support A with all your heart, you are labeled as (insert whatever insult du jour you can think of). 
How to deal with it? 
I find that in the most recent conflicts I can’t support one side without reservation, yet it seems like I am expected to. I am genuinely scared of all the silence is violence type tropes. [/quote]

It sounds like you are talking about the Israel/Palestine conflict.  Israel was attacked by Hamas and attacked back, but if anyone expresses concern for the Palestinians (not Hamas), then you are labeled and a Hamas sympathizer.  I get it.  Like a PP said, we are now supporting loyalties, and there is no more critical thinking allowed.  It’s sad.[/quote]

Or if you criticize Netanyahu's settler policies you are called an antisemite.

I don't think people can legitimately attack when you cite specifics.  They can try, but it's foolish.[/quote]

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