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@MulhollandL0ver The whole comment thread proves heterosexuality is not a choice. Who in their right mind would choose people like that?

Y’all be working overtime to dunk on plus-size women. She didn’t even say anything wrong. The fatphobia is crazy.

@thequeerjudas @JoyceCarolOates I guess I simply can't see why "hey guys, this one may be intense" needs to be "unheard." Really? What is the big deal?

@KleinTurkey @JoyceCarolOates In schools around here, parents who bitch can often get their child excuse from such assignments. This isn’t a “common courtesy,” like holding a door open for the person behind you, a gesture with no downside. TWs can’t be “unheard” by those who never asked for them.

even if this were true, how could it possibly be substantiated? it's hard not to consider the imposition of "trigger warnings" as a form of censorship that would be total if the US were a bit more authoritarian but which already exists in some states & school districts.

@thequeerjudas @JoyceCarolOates Literary works are not completely optional if they are assigned for a class though. What's the big deal about telling the class it might disturb some? Total overreaction to common courtesy.

@KleinTurkey @JoyceCarolOates Comparing a news broadcast whose purpose is to inform to a work of fiction where engagement is completely optional and enjoyment is the primary objective is comparing apples to orangutans. It’s disingenuous.

@RobTrueStories @JoyceCarolOates A book shop doesn't assign you to read books and then grades you on it

@KleinTurkey @JoyceCarolOates Go to a book shop. There ain't any trigger warnings on any books worth reading.

@RobTrueStories @JoyceCarolOates And I am basing it on real life. Anyway, I think we're not going to agree on that so best wishes to you

@KleinTurkey @JoyceCarolOates I'm basing my argument on studies that found TW cause more anxiety and avoidance issues.

@RobTrueStories @JoyceCarolOates Again, you are assuming all people are the same.

@KleinTurkey @JoyceCarolOates Again, something that causes more anxiety is not essential for wellbeing.

@RobTrueStories @JoyceCarolOates You're basing your argument on a false premise: that all people are the same and react the same way to things.

@KleinTurkey @JoyceCarolOates Either way, if you have trauma, TW cause more anxiety. So why would anyone want that?

@RobTrueStories @JoyceCarolOates Imagine a world where every person is different, and what may not be helpful to you is essential for someone else's mental well-being.

@KleinTurkey @JoyceCarolOates How do you know what I've experienced? I was literally diagnosed PTSD the other day.

@RobTrueStories @JoyceCarolOates For rape victims, it's not pointless. You can cite studies but there is no substitute for first-hand experience with this.

@KleinTurkey @JoyceCarolOates I never used the word censor. I just said it was pointless. All studies show TW cause more anxiety, not less.

@RobTrueStories @JoyceCarolOates News stories also tend to be dark. And some literature is light. I just don't see how saying something might trigger a rape victim is censoring content. Everyone can read it still.

@KleinTurkey @JoyceCarolOates I'm talking about literature. Stories. They are always dark. You might as well say, "Warning, story!"

@bethanyshondark I would guess they're looking to exclude bigots from their customer base

One of my favorite dress shops- a modest old fashioned linen company- featured a man modeling their dresses. They’re down 1,000 followers and the comments are a dumpster fire for them. I truly do not understand what they expected. Who do they think their audience is?

@LiviRichelle @ALT_uscis It makes sense unless the wife gave up career progression to raise children. Women have to realize that it's not worth that now and prioritize their economic security.

“now I’m going to be left without anything, absolutely anything,” Said the women who voted for Desantis. tallahassee.com/story/news/pol…

@DudespostingWs He did the right thing, but it's sick to take joy in your kid suffering even if they made a bad choice. So a big L.

This is a W?

@signingupjustt1 @ShawnBuell79 @mattyglesias

I think disenfranchising childless people would be a bad idea.

@pearlythingz Good reason for women not to view themselves as decorations

Yes you’re less attractive at 35 than at 25 as a woman. This used to be common sense 50 years ago.

@nypost That's it: I am not voting for Hunter Biden

Hunter Biden filmed himself smoking crack behind the wheel, driving at 172mph on way to Vegas: photos trib.al/QTO6Qpf

@DeSantisWarRoom Taliban Ron strikes again

To wrap up “Pride Month,” let’s hear from the politician who did more than any other Republican to celebrate it… twitter.com/ProudElephantU…

@jack It's harder when you fire all the people who make it work

Running Twitter is hard. I don’t wish that stress upon anyone. I trust that the team is doing their best under the constraints they have, which are immense. It’s easy to critique the decisions from afar…which I’m guilty of…but I know the goal is to see Twitter thrive. It will.

@iancorzine @EdKrassen Or you could readjust the tax brackets to what they were in the Eisenhower administration, which funded highways and education

it’s really less about whether one type of govt aid equates with another and more about whether US can afford aid to ANYONE at this stage. even if you take the modern economist view, with $32 trillion in debt, the govt can’t afford more aid, just like I can’t afford to give 50% of my paycheck to the American Heart Association … I would love to, but can’t without being unable to feed my family

When it comes to student loan forgiveness, I understand both sides of the argument. When it comes to PPP loans I also understand both sides of the argument. There is no right side or wrong side. There are just opinions. With that said, however, I find it extremely hypocritical that many of those who supported PPP loans are highly against forgiving student loans. I personally believe investing in education should be a top priority in America. Whether it is public schooling, colleges, trade schools or specialty schools, it’s an investment worth making. I personally would prefer to see government funding of education than loan forgiveness. The government should pay for college and help young adults learn new trades. It will ultimately increase our productivity as a nation.