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minus-squarebig_fat_fluffy@leminal.spaceOPlinkfedilinkEnglisharrow-up2arrow-down10·11 days agoDemanding that a person speak a certain way is like demanding that a person dress a certain way.
minus-squareNONE@lemmy.worldlinkfedilinkEspañolarrow-up6·11 days agoSo, if someone “demands” to be referred to using a specific type of pronouns, it is like forcing others to wear a Burka? Am I getting it right?
minus-squareChozo@fedia.iolinkfedilinkarrow-up5arrow-down1·11 days agoTo use your own stupid argument, we already do demand that you dress to at least a certain minimum when around others. Demanding a certain minimum of respect isn’t much different. It’s called “being civil”.
minus-squarebig_fat_fluffy@leminal.spaceOPlinkfedilinkEnglisharrow-up2arrow-down5·11 days agoIs it civil if I demand that you wear a burka?
Demanding that a person speak a certain way is like demanding that a person dress a certain way.
So, if someone “demands” to be referred to using a specific type of pronouns, it is like forcing others to wear a Burka?
Am I getting it right?
To use your own stupid argument, we already do demand that you dress to at least a certain minimum when around others. Demanding a certain minimum of respect isn’t much different. It’s called “being civil”.
Is it civil if I demand that you wear a burka?