[barberousse]

I just hope people don't think the working class somehow has this all down pat and that this is merely a case of bourgeois overconsumption. As someone who comes from a ghetto and became a software engineer, I can tell you now that a lot of people I grew up with engage in combinations of racism, homophobia, transphobia, etc. The working class are only this candyland of authentic relations if you also accept all the socio-political tenets that go with that particular community. That's no better than being alone.

Edit - Removed some emotional language

[granshaw]

It cuts both ways. SF PCness and SJWness can be downright stifling

[mynameishere]

Removed some emotional language

The part where you condemned the people you grew up with? Oh, you left that in. What on earth did you remove--something about kicking dogs?

[opportune]

There's nothing wrong with having issues with the community where you came from. I also come from a place with many bigots

[babyloneleven]

I also grew up with racists and homophobes. Actually my mom is the most racist person I know. Should I be happy with it?