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RE: The Suppression Paradox - why banning hatred/racist speech doesn't work and may make things worse

in #life8 years ago

Thanks for sharing your experiences. You make some great points and I really don't have much I can add. The Cointelpro thing is fascinating also I think the behaviour you experienced at the sports game makes a great point. I think the Japanese thing perfectly illustrates how racism is not confined to one group.

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I'm just glad I can add to your original post.

As humans, we are suspect to us vs them tribalism, but as humans, we can attempt rational and self-disciplined behavior as well