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Wording matters. We should want people to listen and join. This has been making the rounds without a great deal of backlash. (50501.chat)
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Originally Posted By u/NotYourUsualSuspects At 2025-03-27 01:02:51 PM | Source

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[–] 5 points 1 year ago (1 child)

They lack empathy and critical thinking skills above all else. Without empathy they cannot understand how different people have different struggles or life experiences. Without critical thinking skills they think all solutions are a simple black or white option with no grey.

With those factors combined, yes I would call them idiots at a minimum if not downright evil.

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  • [–] 3 points 1 year ago

    So why would someone lack empathy?

    Like if there is a 4 year old whose parents hit them - then they go to school and hit other kids. Is the 4 year old evil? Or were they taught that behavior?

    I’m not saying that adults are 4 years old and aren’t responsible for their actions, I’m just saying that some people have VERY different opportunities than you and I have had.

    People are complicated, but my (liberal) values are exactly what one would expect me to have if you look at my upbringing and education. If I had a different education and upbringing I almost certainly would have different values.

    Not fun to admit, but true.

    I prefer to call actions bad rather than people. People are pretty complicated, and it’s not a level playing field.

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