If by that, you mean someone who wants to conserve liberalism, yes. I'm concerned we're going backwards to collectivist, tribal times.
People must have the right not accept treatment which could bring them closer to that point, of course. But also to be offered it.
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I think we're having a hard time talking about this because we're using different mental models.
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Probably. I'm mostly interested in equality, rights & freedom but this includes the freedom to think abt ableism as you see fit.
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Ok. So if I think that ableism is a kind of oppression that ought to be reduced, that's also cool with you?
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And if the underlying theory that motivates certain suggestions has postmodern qualities, that's also fine?
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It depends what they are. If they are compatible with human rights, equality & freedom, its those which should be legislated.
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This allows for people to apply all kinds of religious & philosophical understandings of disability on their own lives but no-one else's.
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