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You have a right to be very respectful to others, and your emotions can't take away that right (lemmy.ca)
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[–] Boomkop3@reddthat.com 5 points 2 days ago* (last edited 2 days ago) (2 children)

It's similar to "it's costs nothing to be nice" but framed in an unusual way so you end up thinking about it more thoroughly

[–] spankmonkey@lemmy.world 6 points 2 days ago (1 children)

It is framed as an obligation to be respectful even if you are angry at them. Which is a reasonable mindset for your friends, but not fascists as the latter doesn't deserve respect.

[–] Boomkop3@reddthat.com 1 points 2 days ago (1 children)

I view it as a kindness that any human deserves. Having differences in opinion doesn't change that for me.

[–] spankmonkey@lemmy.world 4 points 2 days ago (1 children)

Do you think Putin deserves kindness?

What about mass murderers?

[–] Boomkop3@reddthat.com 1 points 2 days ago (1 children)

I think everyone does. That doesn't mean I approve of their actions, or agree with their opinions.

[–] spankmonkey@lemmy.world 2 points 2 days ago (1 children)

I think that even horrible people deserve to be treated humanly, as in no torture, but not with kindness.

What does the word kindness mean to you?

[–] Boomkop3@reddthat.com 1 points 2 days ago

I suppose it's trying to approach any interaction with good intentions for every party, and to treat people humanly. But not necessarily nice or helpful

[–] dullbananas@lemmy.ca -5 points 2 days ago (1 children)

More precisely, you end up feeling more like a victim of the negative emotions that tempt you

[–] Boomkop3@reddthat.com 3 points 2 days ago (1 children)

Are you framing emotions as an adversary to what you're trying to do/be?

[–] dullbananas@lemmy.ca 1 points 1 day ago (1 children)

Yes if they tempt you to be imperfect

[–] Boomkop3@reddthat.com 1 points 1 day ago (1 children)

I'd argue one could not be perfect without emotion