2. Understand what free speech means. It only relates to the govt, not corporations or other ppl. Your "beliefs" and actions can get you fired. If you respect this right understand it's consequences and power. Hate speech isn't a right, it's intimidation and verbal violence.
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3. No one wants to be called stupid. Name calling ends all debates and shows you have a weak argument. Facts usually prevail over feelings. Do your homework, present evidence and let others make their own choices, just like you want to do.
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4. No one cares about your feelings. Feelings aren't facts and your antidotal stories could also be lies. When you argue from a point of emotion, you lose your way. Take a step back and focus. Justice is for everyone not just your side.
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5. Words matter. The best way to live is from a point of "I statements". "I believe this is right for me". "I would like to be called". "I prefer". These statements allow others to retain their views & you to express/live yours. You don't want to be changed, and neither do they.
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6. Know when to quit. Adults are already formed. They already have strong views and opinions. Only arrogance and hubris could make one believe that their views are right for EVERYONE but also they can change the world. And what if your views are found to be wrong?
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7. Live your life. Too many are concerned about what others think/do/have sex with, that will never effect them. Why do you care if someone else is gay? Focus on what will make your/others lives better and equal not search for things to be fake outraged about.
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8. STOP trying to make allies, you ain't at war. Friends and supporters will be there when allies have opted to fight for themselves, or obstain. Litmus tests don't work and you need to believe enough for others sometimes. Everyone is selfish at some point, even you.
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9. STOP forcing groups together. The
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10. You are not always right. Just because it works for you, your friends/family doesn't mean it will work for everyone. Also, humans need to make mistakes to learn from them. Being on your high horse deprives oxygen to your brain and sucks empathy and compassion from your heart.
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