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Are Protests Dangerous? What Experts Say May Depend on Who’s Protesting What (nytimes.com)
3 points by AinderS 1409 days ago
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thghtihadanacct 1409 days ago
OOOOOOOOOWWEEEEEE! what an ugly subject. anecdotally similar to a conversation I recently had about saying derogatory slang about other people. Apparently there are some derogatory words people arent supposed to say but others are ok because the affected group isnt up in arms. Is it the offended or offender in the wrong?
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AinderS 1409 days ago
I don't think norms about politeness are comparable to expert public health recommendations.
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thghtihadanacct 1409 days ago
I think thats the point of the article ... the 'norms about politeness' guide expert opinions rather than the science.
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