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    Explain how I am a bigot, or else you’re basically accusing me of thought crimes like any authoritarian bigot.

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        The whole anti-CRT and anti-DEI thing has become my cross to bear, apparently. The fact is that these concepts are not being used by people with the best intentions for preserving democracies. If I am being downvoted for pointing out that there are literally anti-democratic people who want authoritarian regimes of one kind or another, then that’s a problem in how people think. It doesn’t make me a bigot.

        Edit, the second post you linked to is mine.

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          You do realize “CRT” is a college level course. Not something taught in grade school, middle school, or high school… right? Right?

          Duke

          U of V

          You, and people like you who don’t understand this, sound idiotic. It shows how little you’ve actually learned about the stance you’re taking.

          And the DEI thing? Know who benefits from DEI? Dipshits like Greg Abbott in Texas rolling around in his racist, bigoted wheelchair up the ramps put in place for people who are not fully ambulatory like him. That’s also DEI.

          GTFO.

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            CRT is an academic field, it’s not just a “college course”.

            Educators were proposing to teach CRT concepts in middle school or younger before that idea got shot down.

            DEI is fine by itself, but the CRT connection tainted it. But some of the climate justice aspects of DEI are troubling to some because they’re worried that it’s just another way to stop their country from achieving its goals.

            Climate Justice & DEI Climate justice refers to the intersection of environmental concerns and social justice. It recognizes that the impacts of climate change disproportionately affect marginalized communities, including people of color, low-income individuals, and indigenous populations. Climate justice recognizes that these communities often face the greatest vulnerability to environmental hazards, lack access to resources and opportunities, and bear the brunt of environmental degradation caused by systemic inequalities. By addressing climate change through a lens of equity and inclusion, climate justice aims to ensure that the solutions to environmental challenges are fair, inclusive, and consider the needs and perspectives of all communities. It is closely related to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) as it acknowledges the interconnectedness of social and environmental issues, and seeks to promote fairness, empower marginalized voices, and dismantle systemic barriers in the pursuit of a sustainable and just future for all.

            https://libguides.whitworth.edu/c.php?g=1327622

            I think the issues facing any country are greater than just culture war issues. The culture war stuff is a huge distraction.

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              And academic field taught at what level, pray tell? I’m done with you.

              Blocked.

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                An academic field means that its work is to introduce ideas which can be made accessible at all levels of education. Like how math is taught at all levels.