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Most of the time when people say they have an unpopular opinion, it turns out it's actually pretty popular.

Do you have some that's really unpopular and most likely will get you downvoted?

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[–] [email protected] 6 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) (1 children)

For example, all words would be ok in educational purposes.

They are, if properly quoted and contextualized, and relevant to the curriculum at hand.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 year ago (1 children)

In my country I don't think so. Teachers get easily reported just for providing information that can be used by the other political spectrum. Has happened several times in drawing connections between migration and illegal acts.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Has happened several times in drawing connections between migration and illegal acts.

BEHOLD! THE GREAT MAGIC TRICK!!

From:

why can’t I say the N word

To

immigrants are criminal

In two short posts!!!

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 year ago

Haha they are very sensitive topics, but not all for the right reasons. Read into it however you like :P