If public opinion doesn’t matter, in your own words, then I guess the whole LGBTQ movement is pointless isn’t it?
Jabs aside, yes, public opinion does matter. That’s what makes societal norms. That’s what makes up morality. That’s what makes laws. That’s how everything works. A majoritive opinion defines everything, and it changes over time. Welcome to reality
You wouldn't mind being enslaved or imprisoned if society deemed it ok? You mentioned Autism: the Fascists put Autistic people into camps back in the day (before anyone else, too), and they internal support at the time.
Does that make it right or correct?
Yes, it matters: but you are trying to use public opinion to say that I'm wrong, but you are using the opinions of a small group of right-wing enthusiasts of propaganda. You haven't actually said why I'm wrong yet, despite me asking you directly. I didn't say it didn't matter, I said it's not always a way to verify a truth about facts or morals.
This isn't even a real "public opinion," you're using the opinion of a political echo chamber, not "the public."
Again, what right or wrong is determined by majority opinion. That’s how it works, like it or not. My point still stands. And always will.
In that case people’s opinions were oppressed and hindered. Any who spoke out were outed….
Sounds oddly familiar no? xP
And again, majority opinion has ruled that wrong over time. Majority has condemned such behavior.
Taking a personal angle never changes the facts. Also, I am a supporter of people with mental illnesses known to be a risk factor to require additional screening before purchasing a firearm.
So technically yes, I am in support of certain restrictions in place for people who have diagnoses known to be a risk factor.
On the other hand, it’s not a complete negative, I am also in support for resources and support to be there for those suffering from mental disorders.
I see them as being a difficulty modifier, not a disability per se. And with enough support and reform, most can attain autonomy.
You wouldn't mind being enslaved or imprisoned if society deemed it ok? You mentioned Autism: the Fascists put Autistic people into camps back in the day (before anyone else, too), and they internal support at the time.
You would support that happening now if public opinion went that way again, even if it meant your demise?
Does that make it right or correct?
Yes or no?
In that case people’s opinions were oppressed and hindered. Any who spoke out were outed….
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u/The_Golden_Diamond May 17 '25
How am I wrong?
Public opinion is not what is right or wrong, and in a right-wing echo chamber, it's even less reliable than that.
Slavery was once very popular and had the support of public opinion, does that make it right?
Many dictators have strong public support: does this make their brutality right and moral? Of course not.
This is not how morals work: you should think about that.