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Saydrah · 4763 days ago · link · · parent · post: Westboro Baptist Church announces plans to picket Jobs' funeral... using iPhone
I've seen that argument and I don't buy it. With our attention we are able to remind others not to touch or provoke them, for instance, since their real aim is to get others to give them a reason to sue. More importantly, I give little credence to the argument that the best way for intelligent people to respond to bigots is by ignoring them; that leaves those directly targeted by them alone in the line of fire. I feel that mocking them is a worthwhile pursuit. They aren't Internet trolls--they're harming real people, and their provocative actions present a genuine threat to those who are not yet aware that touching or harassing them will result in a lawsuit.
thenewgreen · 4763 days ago · link ·
I agree that bigotry cannot be tolerated and must be met head on. That being said, I also think there is a difference between meeting said bigotry "head on" and playing in to their hands by posting their tweets in discussion forums. I truly think that this is what they desire most.
What's the appropriate and most effective way of dealing with these ass clowns? -I'm not sure, I just know they'd be happy to see that we're talking about them at all and I'm not interested in their happiness.
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thenewgreen · 4763 days ago · link ·
Post shared, you've convinced me. Let the mocking begin!
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thenewgreen · 4763 days ago · link ·
A valid point. I'll reserve my outrage and once again call them "ass clowns" :)