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What do you believe that most people of your political creed don't? (lemmy.ml)

submitted 3 days ago by jsomae@lemmy.ml to c/asklemmy@lemmy.ml

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Just wanted to prove that political diversity ain't dead. Remember, don't downvote for disagreements.

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[–] ndondo@lemmy.dbzer0.com 2 points 5 hours ago (1 children)

Have you heard of Daryl Davis? Black dude who convicted KKK members to quit just by being friends with them. I think empathy might be the key, I.e. its hard to be homophobic if your friend is gay.

That's the energy I like to approach discourse with. Its harder online but it is possible.

[–] dependencyinjection@discuss.tchncs.de 1 points 3 hours ago

I have heard of him actually, well I didn’t know his name but I’ve heard about him.

Exactly my point. You can’t expect people to change on their own and it’s on us to try and make the world a better place, as per our morals.