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[–] canofcam@lemmy.world 1 points 4 hours ago

I would disagree that the people you are talking about are actually progressive. This narrative that men are oppressed / have it hardest usually comes from a right wing background.

"Misandry" and "Androphobia" do exist. But the problem they pose to society is questionable. There are many reasons why somebody would be androphobic and if a woman crossed the street because I was walking toward them I would not feel embarrassed or upset, I would understand.

[–] canofcam@lemmy.world 3 points 4 hours ago (1 children)

I would also say that the idea of changing the definition of racism to mean that you cannot be racist toward a white person is also inherently racist. You could say, "person X is oppressed by people Y, so I understand why they are racist" but that doesn't mean that they aren't racist, or that it's okay.

[–] canofcam@lemmy.world 1 points 4 hours ago* (last edited 4 hours ago)

This logic implies that you would be comfortable with an almost-fully transitioned trans male using the female toilets. They are 6'1", well built, bearded and indistinguishable from a cis male, but they still have a vagina and therefore since we are allocating toilets on genitalia, they must use the female toilets.

No it doesn't make you a Nazi to say what you just said, but I do think you are worrying about things that really are not an issue.

Stopping trans females from using female toilets does not prevent straight cis men from sneaking inside to do something nefarious -- you know, the demographic that is by far the most likely to sexaully assault someone?

[–] canofcam@lemmy.world 1 points 4 hours ago

If my 16 year old came to me and asked to have their hearing removed as a solution to their mispohonia and that their therapist agrees and they found a surgeon… I don’t think I could just jump on board with that call.

Comparing having your ears removed to transitioning is kind of concerning. This parallel makes it seem like you believe being trans is a disability.

Trans people also do not just one day go and have life-altering surgery. It is a long and arduous process with ups and downs, if you prevented your 16 year old from beginning that process the likelihood is that you will end up with a very resentful and distant adult child in the future.

[–] canofcam@lemmy.world 1 points 4 hours ago

I think a shorter version of Breaking Bad where Walt is successful in his original apparent goal would be quite entertaining, but obviously there's no way they keep it up for that many seasons.

[–] canofcam@lemmy.world 41 points 4 hours ago (1 children)

I would immediately begin searching for and hiring the smartest people in every field to help me to make my decisions. The best economists, scientists, biologists, climatologists, foreign policists, etc. I am not smart enough to be POTUS and that's exactly who the POTUS should be, someone who is willing to listen and do what is best based on proper advice.