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Re:MIT abandons use of DEI statements by rayiner on Monday May 06, 2024 @07:52AM (#40273525)
Culture includes some of our most deep-down disgust responses. I have trouble even being at people’s houses if there’s dog hair on the couch or I can smell them. It’s coded to me as a dirty environment.
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Re:MIT abandons use of DEI statements by tptacek on Monday May 06, 2024 @12:59PM (#40276752)
Not being a dog person doesn't make you a xenophobe! Lots of Americans don't like dogs. You are one of them.
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Re:MIT abandons use of DEI statements by rayiner on Tuesday May 07, 2024 @01:09AM (#40282533)
Your first two sentences are true in general. But if you had ever met my mom you'd know my personal dislike of dogs is rooted in xenophobia.
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Re:MIT abandons use of DEI statements by tptacek on Tuesday May 07, 2024 @02:28AM (#40282943)
As the owner of a bulldog that is essentially a furry, shedding alimentary canal with feet, I assure you there are perfectly legitimate reasons to find dogs unclean.
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Re:MIT abandons use of DEI statements by dctoedt on Monday May 06, 2024 @02:21PM (#40277805)
I agree with Thomas (see his response to your comment, "below").

Are you making a category mistake here?

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