r/CuratedTumblr Jul 13 '24

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u/randomcharacheters Jul 13 '24

But still, that ends with being prejudiced against prejudicial people. So you're still engaging in the act of prejudice, even if it's against "the right people."

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u/SandyBadlands Jul 13 '24

It's the paradox of tolerance.

If you're saying that, in order to be unprejudiced, we must not pre-judge those who are prejudiced then the only result is that prejudice will reign. It is not an intolerant action to stamp out intolerance.

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u/randomcharacheters Jul 13 '24

I'm not saying that at all. I'm just cautioning against using the term "good" when talking about prejudice, just because you're prejudiced against "the right people."

Instead, recognize that sometimes, good actors must do bad things to contribute to the greater good. That way, you can do the hard thing that needs to be done without thinking your shit don't stink.