• drislands@lemmy.world
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    11 months ago

    Obviously I’m generalizing.

    You’re generalizing about an ethnic group that has historically been and currently often is the target of discrimination and violent harassment. The citizens of Israel are largely against their government and their actions, as are the Palestinian people against Hamas and their actions.

    You generalizing to say the Jews are to blame is perpetuating a serious problem.

    I highly recommend you watch this segment from John Oliver on the topic to understand what I mean. https://youtu.be/pJ9PKQbkJv8?si=rtyoNQuMmVPV9B9F

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      11 months ago

      You do realize that there is a nation (Israel) that is generalizing everyone they kill with the same broad brush as well? The IDF themselves have stated that if innocent people die that’s acceptable to them.

      So yes, instead of having a discussion about what’s actually happening let’s nitpick on someone generalizing “the Jews”. Let’s completely invalidate a discussion for that reason and that reason alone.

      Best of luck in life.

      • Nastybutler@lemmy.world
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        11 months ago

        Don’t blame the poster you’re responding to for your poor word choice. The criticism you’re receiving is fair. Own it, and do better.

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          11 months ago

          I own what I say but other people need to own when their feels are hurt because someone says things they don’t like, specifically online.