Posted by zazenduck on June 20, 2006, at 19:28:45
In reply to Zazenduck » zazenduck, posted by Tamar on June 20, 2006, at 19:00:58
> Hey Zazenduck,
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> And if that’s true, I’m sorry you’re hurting.Thanks Tamar. you have no idea how much that means. But I AM NOT resposible for Dinah's feelings. I was addressing inequity on the board.
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> I agree that child abuse isn’t funny. I was triggered by some of the posts which featured remarks about punishment of children. It’s a subject I find deeply shameful and distressing. I can’t quite understand how people can talk about it in any tone other than utmost seriousness.
>Thanks for agreeing. I am so glad someone is willing to hear.
> But I think Larry was right about trying to help people understand why it triggers us. I think it’s the best way forward. Ultimately, I think it’s the best way to get what we want.
It's not about me being triggered. It's about standing up for truth and the truth is that abusing children isn't funny. PERIOD It's not about my feelings. It's about standing up for people who are being hurt. And making jokes about children being abused desensitizes people to the real thing. It's about not standing by while people are bullied verbally or otherwise.
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> Meanwhile, if you’re feeling angry and triggered, how about coming over to Social or Psychology and starting a thread. You don’t have to say anything deeply personal, but sometimes if you open up just a crack people will step in and offer support and comfort.I would love some support and comfort. I feel like I've been kicked in the stomache by the jackboots of inequity.
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