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[–] HasturInYellow@lemmy.world 26 points 1 day ago (2 children)

It's really interesting reading the replies. A lot seem to be talking about "justice and fairness" like it means "following all rules always" but personally, I don't give a fuck about the rules. I want you to be kind.

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I SAID BE KIND TO EACH OTHER, YOU FUCKING IDIOTS.

[–] socsa@piefed.social 7 points 19 hours ago

I am definitely not a rule follower by default in the sense that I identify that many rules are just a framework for compelling obedience and preserving power hierarchies. But then shit like speeding and running red lights or driving recklessly makes me furious, because these rules are not tools for subjugation or oppression in any way, they are protocols for safe coexistence which sometimes create extremely fucking minor inconveniences.

I honestly believe people who drive aggressively are just impotently asserting agency in a world they feel beat down by, because they have literally nothing going on. It's one of the most pathetic behaviors commonly present in the modern world.

[–] TonyOstrich@lemmy.world 14 points 1 day ago

Viscerally.

Well, kinda a combination of all of it, but when people are being greedy, selfish, ass holes instead of kind and fair and just trying to make the world or community a better place for everyone in it rather than just themselves or those they know there is an unyielding rage that begins to stir wants to MAKE them be fair and kind.