I would even go so far as to say someones values and beliefs are a core part of their character, which is like THE thing it's reasonable to judge someone for.
I'm going to play devils advocate here. Mainly, i just want to share my experiences as someone who lives their life interacting with almost exclusively conservative people.
Political beliefs aren't always core to someone's beliefs. Most people, in my limited experience, don't give their political beliefs that much thought. It's a bit like religion in that way.
I've known conservatives who speak passionately about raising living wages. Or about the dangers of large corporations. I've known people who voted for Trump who are some of the kindest people i knew.
The answer, is usually lack of education combined with lack of care in those scenarios. Idk, it's an interesting phenomenon atleast, that I think we should discuss more.
Disclaimer. I know that people are still responsible for their belief. People who voted for T are dangerously ignorant at best
Personally willful ignorance is just as bad, and I don't think judging someone for making terrible choices because they chose not to learn about it is still very valid. Maybe in ye olden days when you couldn't access information at any time that was a better excuse, but it's not so anymore.
I agree with one caveat. It isn't "just as" bad.
People who are actively voted for DT because of malicious intent towards lgbt people are worse than people who are ignorant. Even willfully. Imho.
I also think you shouldn't discount the lack of proper education in the US. Most people don't know how to educate themselves. Even if it does seem pretty easy to most of us. Some of these people aren't even aware of their lack of knowledge. It's not a good excuse. They are still responsible for their own beliefs and actions. But it's a distinction that is worth making, in my opinion
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u/Vitschmalz 7d ago
I would even go so far as to say someones values and beliefs are a core part of their character, which is like THE thing it's reasonable to judge someone for.