Ringneck
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GGNez said:I understand, Ringneck. And, similar to your point, one could parse through all of these threads and "prove" that Grizzly Football fans are clueless and apathetic about sexual abuse/assault, that they think women are inferior and belong in the kitchen and that if they speak to women at work, they are likely to lose their homes in a lawsuit.
The extremes on both sides have become the vocal majority. It's Davey vs Goliath. (Just kidding, I thought that was punny)
But, Alpha v Davey is the epitome of what is wrong with the community on this issue. You see "them" as you described above, many of "them" see "us" as Alpha and others like him. Most on either side would not elect either of them as a representative.
Right, so why are we paying attention to any of them at all? Giving them attention gives credence to their agenda, either directly or by implication. And I think you and I agree - and probably many others, too - that giving them attention is counterproductive to the real work that needs to be done. It's a distraction, an amusing diversion from focusing on what really matters. Davey and her supporters won't be placated by an event like this. It will empower them to press forward and demand more attention and compliance to their agenda.