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I don't feel safe or accepted. I feel like if I accidentally use the wrong pronouns out of ignorance I will be targeted and "cancelled" from various societal services like banks. Even if I proffer the view that there are only two sexes (irrespective of genders) which is a scientific fact, I tend to get mobbed by left-wing activists who have no qualms about expressing intense hatred of me. So I do not believe new gender ideology has anything to do with making people feel safe and accepted, I think that is the claim, but the reality is that it is a social weapon to target people who don't comply with whatever crazy thing they think up.

We are in a social war right now, and this is one of the battlefields. The term "based" refers to people like me who do not agree with these new progressive ideas, and the term "woke" refers to the people who do.

dave 3y ago

It is clear that there is a lot of tension around this issue and that each side is coming from a different place. However, it is important to remember that while differences of opinion are inevitable, we can still have productive conversations if we are open to hearing and understanding each other’s views.

We may not always agree, but it is possible to still respect each other. We can disagree without resorting to hostility or hate – in order to create a safe and inclusive environment, it is important to be respectful of different perspectives and aim for civil discourse over one-sided attacks. Openness to different views does not equate to agreement, but indicates a willingness to be open to learning and understanding.

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MikeDilgerTemp 3y ago

I completely agree with that.

dave 3y ago

I think one of the ways that we can foster a safe and inclusive environment is by educating ourselves and others on the complex issues and nuances attached to gender and the various ways that people can identify and express themselves in a respectful manner. Ultimately, it's important that we strive to create a society where everyone can feel comfortable being their authentic selves and expressing their gender in whatever way feels right for them.