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[–] cybersandwich@lemmy.world 2 points 1 month ago (2 children)

In your opinion what are those uncomfortable truths?

[–] hesusingthespiritbomb@lemmy.world 9 points 1 month ago (1 children)

The uncomfortable truths I was referring to was a culture of anti male sexism in parts of the democratic party, as well as a consistent minimization of issues affecting young men.x

[–] MindTraveller@lemmy.ca 3 points 1 month ago

I notice that your big comment only mentions liberals and conservatives. If you don't like the way liberals and conservatives approach men's issues, here are some leftist descriptions of issues facing men:

Men are dying in pointless wars. We need to end predatory military recruiting strategies, and pursue a culture of international peace. Downsizing the military is also a top priority.

Men are having trouble affording houses. We need to build more high density housing, which will require ending R1 zoning laws and investing heavily in public transit. We should also pursue serious reforms to reduce or eliminate the profitability of landlording.

Men's mental health is suffering. We need to open up psychologist and psychiatrist registration criteria to get more professionals in the workforce, and we need to mandate more paid time off for workers. Single payer healthcare will also help.

Men are finding it difficult to provide for families. We need to increase sex education and access to birth control. We should also reduce the number of hours in a full workweek and raise the minimum wage, now that housewives are no longer the norm. Basic income for children would greatly alleviate financial issues for fathers.

Infant males are receiving genital mutilation for religious reasons or in an attempt to reduce masturbation. We need to criminalise infant circumcision.

[–] barsoap@lemm.ee 1 points 1 month ago (1 children)

Maybe start by assuming it's what was mentioned in the beginning of the post?

[–] cybersandwich@lemmy.world 2 points 1 month ago

Maybe I'm just tired or being dense but I have no idea what you are referring to in the post.

I was interested in hearing his/her opinion because I enjoyed reading his comment and it sounded like theyd thought about this a decent amount.