Re:Meta bans staff from open discussion of Roe vs. Wade
by gizmo385 on Sunday June 26, 2022 @12:59AM
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> There's way too much emotion in politics these days. I would like to see a return of rational discourse.
Politics affect people's daily lives. Suggesting that people should just ignore the inherent emotional component of these decisions and the impact that they have on our lives is both incredibly unrealistic and quite a privileged position to occupy.
Re:Meta bans staff from open discussion of Roe vs. Wade
by LocalH on Sunday June 26, 2022 @09:14AM
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Regardless, the actual policies should not be driven by emotion. The problem is, those in power weaponize the emotions of their constituents, and it makes very bad politics.
Politics affect people's daily lives. Suggesting that people should just ignore the inherent emotional component of these decisions and the impact that they have on our lives is both incredibly unrealistic and quite a privileged position to occupy.