1860
If Negros are set free the white southerners will loose all they have built.
Load of BS!
1919
If women gain the right to vote the rights of men to lead their families’ will be diminished.
Load of BS!
1964
This civil rights act will remove the rights of business to decide who they will employ or do
business with.
Load of BS!
1970
If we allow interracial marriage we will destroy the American family as we know it.
Load of BS!
1985
Allowing women to join men’s only clubs will abandon the right of free association.
Load of BS!
2010
Allowing gays to marry will erode the rights of traditional couples across our country.
Load of BS!
2013
Allowing Transgendered women access to women only events will infringe on the rights of other women.
Load of BS!
Each of these arguments are cloaked in the idea that establishing the rights of some somehow diminishes the rights of others, This line of reasoning has always claimed no bigotry, discrimination or hatred is intended, only the protection of “others” rights.
Our country has never given credence to this argument; inclusion, love and acceptance have a track record, after long efforts, of wining the day. To the many who embrace this line of reasoning and believe they are not engaging in bigotry. I urge each of you to gain insight before you find yourselves forever assigned to the historical trash heap of haters, bigots and defenders of the establishment!
3 comments:
Again you speak wisdom that comes from the heart as well as the mind... thank you for sharing this and for speaking up against intolerance. I have two vlogs about these issues, one on the dialogue about this subject and on transgender/feminism... if you get a chance take a look.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5X6jJ-HpyF0&list=UUuGyUFBhaGqxFLh-RPgnyJg&index=2
and
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O43Vpr6lVlo&list=UUuGyUFBhaGqxFLh-RPgnyJg&index=1
Listen with your heart as well as your eyes!! Blessings to all as we seek a different path!
I have been following both Melissa!
It is important to view this post not as an indictment, but as a call to compassion for those who feel unable to embrace the developing definition of equity. Most of us had or have parents, grandparents or ancestors who were involved in some form of defending the establishment. We do not disavow them in our pursuit of social justice, only disavow their opinions which were reflective of their generation and society.
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