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[quote=Anonymous]Nuance is our friend. Are there some far left extremists who lack tolerance for complexity? Yes. But it’s also important to examine the motivations and reasoning that underlie whatever perspectives are put forth, and at this point in time, many “conservatives” espouse viewpoints that simply don’t stand up to analytical scrutiny and also are manifestations of blatant hypocrisy. For example, trans advocates ultimately give ammunition to MAGA when they shut down rational conversation about the medical risks of minors undergoing irreversible surgeries or about the real concerns of ciswomen having to compete in meaningful athletic contests against trans women who have gone through male puberty, especially in contact sports. But the foundation of their advocacy, pushing back against discrimination and violence experienced by trans people just for being trans, is morally and ethically sound. By contrast, there is no reason whatsoever to give any time and space, let alone honoraria, to the third comings of Phyllis Schlafly whose advocacy of tradwife life isn’t based upon logic or legitimate research, is promulgated by people who themselves aren’t walking the           
walk and is motivated by misogyny. Why would anyone who values reason and complexity want to give the time of day to speakers (like the late Charlie Kirk) who once commented that “prowling blacks go around for fun to go target white people” (https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cdxqnkwerj7o)? [/quote]

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