“We must respect the other fellow's religion, but only in the sense and to the extent that we respect his theory that his wife is beautiful and his children smart.” ― H.L. Mencken
We wouldn't ever run out of people to call idiots. EVERYONE has one irrational and illogical belief if we dig deep enough, and calling it out only makes them more stubborn. There are better ways.
for me it is anything that goes against common sense according to human rights and equality. if you dont beleve in that go fuck yourself. i will refuse to acknowledge your beliefs, as they are why we have maga and project 2025
Respect others by default, stop when they behave disrespectfully. Respect should be given at first, but once lost, it must be earned back at great cost.
There is a sliding scale for the conversation with someone disagreeable. If they are harming others or support the harming of others, then the response needs to be more urgent and strong. If it’s innocuous, like supporting the wrong sports team of choosing the wrong pizza style, then they’re just idiots.
For me, this is on par with "I'm _QuiRKy_, ya gotta love me for it!!" - no actually, more-or-less acknowledging/tolerating your quirks does not assume we love them.
Indeed. I don't respect the opinion of anyone who can look at all the suffering in the world and go "Yeah, I believe there's an all-powerful god that loves us all!"
I wish it were that simple. No one is ever the villain of their own story. Right now, people on both political extremes are reading that quote, and saying to themselves that it represents them.
Even if it doesn't, I'm still welcomed to discuss the faults I see. You could harmlessly believe you were married to a building (people have) and i can still consider your personal delusion unhealthy
needtogetcreative
Respect just means you don’t say that to their face until they try and impose their bullshit on you. Then you let it fly
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androgenoide
“We must respect the other fellow's religion, but only in the sense and to the extent that we respect his theory that his wife is beautiful and his children smart.”
― H.L. Mencken
prestekragen
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DavidTemper44
Freedom of speech doesn´t mean freedom from consequences
doctorId
I, for one, worship the giant invisible anus.
emptyother
We wouldn't ever run out of people to call idiots. EVERYONE has one irrational and illogical belief if we dig deep enough, and calling it out only makes them more stubborn. There are better ways.
Ein0r
Yea, but only about the beliefs that are not common in your bubble or you will get ousted.
RElGNMAN
I feel like I have been saying “That’s fucking stupid are you kidding me?!” far too many times in the last two years.
snixsys
Remy agrees
RooGryphon
for me it is anything that goes against common sense according to human rights and equality. if you dont beleve in that go fuck yourself. i will refuse to acknowledge your beliefs, as they are why we have maga and project 2025
ropetopus
You respect their right to have and express their beliefs. Then you have and express YOUR BELIEF that they're fools.
OutboardOverlord
This is what we need more of. Both against religious people who won't shut up about it, as well as against politicians who wants to take rights away.
ChadMaxxington
"Fucking stupid ?" Well that's your belief, which I find stupid.
stupidception
Layinginbed
I cannot respect someone's belief that a pedophile is a great president
quade
Respect others by default, stop when they behave disrespectfully. Respect should be given at first, but once lost, it must be earned back at great cost.
Teratoid
I define that as civility, not respect.
Respect is only ever earned for me.
I will be polite and civil to everyone, but respect is a different matter entirely.
DudelyVanhorn
this right here.
Trying to explain this to disrespectful little shitwads is exhausting.
usernametakenisthestoryofmylife
anything Patton Oswalt = +1.
Garwoodxx
There is a sliding scale for the conversation with someone disagreeable. If they are harming others or support the harming of others, then the response needs to be more urgent and strong. If it’s innocuous, like supporting the wrong sports team of choosing the wrong pizza style, then they’re just idiots.
BadBunnyLadyOfRocksTreesAndDirt
For me, this is on par with "I'm _QuiRKy_, ya gotta love me for it!!" - no actually, more-or-less acknowledging/tolerating your quirks does not assume we love them.
jwillywill
Starfox5
Indeed. I don't respect the opinion of anyone who can look at all the suffering in the world and go "Yeah, I believe there's an all-powerful god that loves us all!"
ingridwebb88
Yes but it's coming out of the mouth of a man who announced that a 12 year old boy in the room had the best name for a porn actor.
mooncactus
Ugh that disappointed me so much. Loved Patton before that, but that was wayyyy over the line and he should’ve known better
Newdonster
Punch all Nazi's.
CallMeCourierSix
Indeed.
It doesn't matter if they speak further on their views; if they try to explain why they're a Nazi.
Being a Nazi is, in itself, a declaration of violence, and we must defend ourselves against that violence.
titoitoi
*grammar nazis twitching*
TheMightyMollusk
Everyone has the right to have their opinions heard. That does not mean some opinions aren't shit.
doctorId
They have the right to speak their opinions. I'm not obligated to listen to them.
lurkerthatoccationallywantstocomment
It's simple for me. If your belief system negatively impacts other people, then pretty much go fuck yourself
Snooj
You'd probably enjoy the book Ain't Nobody's Business If You Do. Great read about victimless crimes and how so many of them still carry penalties.
Unagi604
I wish it were that simple. No one is ever the villain of their own story. Right now, people on both political extremes are reading that quote, and saying to themselves that it represents them.
CallMeCourierSix
"BoTH sIDeS!"
Go fuck yourself, MAGAt.
LuminoZero
I believe that Nazis deserve to die.
Thetiredmechanic
“What was it he said that got everyone so upset?"
"Be kind to each other."
"Oh yeah, that'll do it."
lurkerthatoccationallywantstocomment
SarcasticComment
Even if it doesn't, I'm still welcomed to discuss the faults I see. You could harmlessly believe you were married to a building (people have) and i can still consider your personal delusion unhealthy
nachosyndicate
Yarp.