What politics are: Should we put a roundabout or a stop light in this intersection? Should we open up zoning to create more affordable housing? We have a limited budget, should we do this thing A to help underserved population B? Or thing C to help underserved population D? Shall we raise taxes for this period of time for the purposes of levying funds to provide this benefit to the community?
What politics aren't: Should we treat everyone like human beings with self determination and the right to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness? Should we stop intersex and trans kids from playing sports in their schools? Etc.
Unfortunately, a lot of people seem to think that other people's humanity are up for political debate. So now we have to treat them like they are. And it's sick.
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Thank you for proving my point.
What politics are:
Should we put a roundabout or a stop light in this intersection?
Should we open up zoning to create more affordable housing?
We have a limited budget, should we do this thing A to help underserved population B? Or thing C to help underserved population D?
Shall we raise taxes for this period of time for the purposes of levying funds to provide this benefit to the community?
What politics aren't:
Should we treat everyone like human beings with self determination and the right to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness?
Should we stop intersex and trans kids from playing sports in their schools?
Etc.
Unfortunately, a lot of people seem to think that other people's humanity are up for political debate. So now we have to treat them like they are. And it's sick.