RE: What’s the truth? And how bad do you wanna know?
What I've found most fascinating about Laci and the circumstances surrounding her is the willingness (or lack thereof) of people to talk to her. To debate. I hold the (unfortunately unpopular) opinion that debate and talking is the best disinfectant against toxic ideas. If you can listen to an opposing viewpoint, you can dismantle it, prove it's invalid, and then you have an opportunity to prove what you believe is right.
Of course, this also means that your own ideals may be dismantled before your very eyes. But if your truths are the toxic or wrong ones, isn't that for the best?
I see far too many posts from people who openly oppose Laci, but when an opportunity to debate arises, they back out for "giving a voice to toxic people" and "allowing trolls to reign." Such rhetoric only furthers the divide and solves nothing.
It's why I still say I'm willing to sit down and talk, even if I disagree with the person, vehemently. Someone has to take the first step, you know?
@ddrfr33k, I appreciate your perspective and you've stated it so intelligently!
Thank you so much for stopping by and adding this perspective. To be fair, I think I share most of it, so it’s an easy comment to interact with. ;)
I’ve never seen the harm in debate. I think honest, fair, educated debate helps us get to the bottom of a lot of issues. A one-sided view of things (even if it’s your side!) doesn’t really help you situate yourself, or the issue, in context of the entire world and intersectional politics. Knowledge is power. And hopefully power leads to change.
If you ever do a podcast or video blog or whatever, and want another perspective, I'm willing to join in. The only thing I ask is for respect and a willingness to listen, which will be given in kind.
I’m prettyyyy new to this steemit thing so video blogging and the like is out of my scope (for now!) but I’ll keep this in mind. Appreciate your comments! :)
One quick unrelated question: No relation to the actress from American Horror Story, is there?
Haha, no, but you’d be surprised how often I get that!