• Kalothar@lemmy.ca
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    20 hours ago

    What do you guys think the best approach is when the apolitical person in question is a person of color, and the political one is the white fella?

    • Mulligrubs@lemmy.world
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      16 hours ago

      The best approach is always the same.

      Be honest and kind, use logic and facts instead of propaganda and slogans, and realize that a lot of people don’t agree with you. Treat them with basic respect and civility regardless.

      For example, if you’re a Democrat, proceed with the knowledge that only 30% of your fellow voters are Democrats. Another 30% are Republicans, and remaining 40% are Independents.

      We all agree on some points and disagree on others; insulting 70% of the people around you isn’t going to do anything for you or your political objectives.

      To treat a “person of color” differently is racist, in my opinion. They’re not special.

    • EnsignWashout@startrek.website
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      18 hours ago

      We can try to amplify the voices of the underrepresented.

      Sometimes that might mean sitting with “let’s all take 5”.