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They're from Jacksonville, so... they likey hold certain views.
Why is it okay for people on the left to generalize like this but not for those on the right?
How are you any different than someone saying "well they are black, so you know what that means..."?
And look at all your upvotes, how popular it is to treat people like this. How is this a good thing to make assumptions about people we've never met?
I don't think becoming more antisocial is helping anyone.
It's more like saying "they're in San Francisco so they probably hold certain views".
I feel you, but in defense of the OP, they said "likely", after considering the fact that the band was included in the festival and they do not torment themselves with politics.
We all do this kind of judgment. I don't go to the USA because I'm probably gonna be discriminated as a Mexican. This is not the same as to say all Americans are bigots, but assuming you're American, you sure have some relative or acquaintance that would absolutely not love me there.
Even your example of being treated poorly for being Mexican doesn't apply to all of America. It surely doesn't apply to my relatives or acquaintances.
We all do these kinda of judgments because its a key way our brains work in the moment, and its very useful for survival. That does not mean its always right or useful to do so and we should be thoughtful about when it happens.
Shut the hell up.
Duly noted.
To counter your reductio ad absurdum: Because you choose to live in Jacksonville. You don't choose to be black.
But otherwise you have a point. Judging individuals based solely on stereotypes is wrong. But in this case, this band ALSO says "I'm not political" and ALSO had signed up to play with Kid Rock. So...
I know some really wonderful people who are stuck in Jacksonville but don't fit the stereotype. But they also recognize that it's generally a racist shithole. So if anyone is from there, I'd say it's fair that they lose the benefit of the doubt.
You can't hold both views
No human chooses where they are born. Then for the next 18 years they have no choice either. After that it comes down to economics, career, relationships, and family connections. Many people stay within a few hours of their homes for a lot of life reasons.
Most people don't seriously consider the local politics when living somewhere.
If I move to a right leaning city in the South for a job I'm now racist? Absolutely ridiculous
The first point was only to counter your but about black people. The second point refines the first and addresses the rest of your post.
"I made the first point to counter your point. The second supports your point and counters my first point"
Multi track drifting
I'm not even the same user I just wanted to point out the absurdity