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The harmful ableist language you unknowingly use
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Dude, I'm about as left leaning as it gets. The mental illness comments mentioned in the article, sure, that's kind of problematic. But statements that are literally just expressions that have been used for probably half a century or more like "falling on deaf ears". Gimme a break. Find something actually a problem to focus on, like the climate crisis, or the Assault on trans rights in the U.S.
not proudly flaunting ableism and refusing to listen to people with the actual lived experience, the way you are, you're not.
in other words: fuck disabled people
Yeah, definitely didn't say 'fuck disabled people'. This is literally a made up problem.
Is using racist language a “made-up problem”? If not, how is racist language different from ableist language?
Most racist language is intended to offend and minimize others. It doesn't come from ignorance, just maliciousness.
Most ableist language is based on ignorance of people who are "not able" in some way. Like saying "everyone can do X" when some people are not for various reasons.
Yeah, you think it's a made up problem.
Gotcha.
Not what I said at all, but thanks!