I came up with these four years ago and posted them on social media. They still are true.
A. “Most cops do not engage in police brutality” is no
justification for those who do. Full stop.
B. “Most protesters are peaceful” is no justification for
those who engage in violence. Period.
C. “Crimes against (people of a given race or ethnicity) are
mostly committed by members of their own race/ethnicity" is not a
legitimate response to people committing violence against persons of a
different race- OR vice versa.
D. “Most corporations aren’t polluters” is no justification
for those who are. End of story.
E. “Most gun owners are responsible” is no justification for
impunity for the irresponsible. No if’s or buts about it.
F. None of the above, or their analogs, shall be an
allowable explanation of any of the others.
I could go on, but you probably get the picture. No deflection, no excuses. Neither false equivalence, nor
false difference. As my momma always told me, “don’t be a yabbit rabbit.” Do.
You. Understand?
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