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Why is it okay for people on the left to generalize like this but not for those on the right?
How are you any different than someone saying "well they are black, so you know what that means..."?
And look at all your upvotes, how popular it is to treat people like this. How is this a good thing to make assumptions about people we've never met?
I don't think becoming more antisocial is helping anyone.
To counter your reductio ad absurdum: Because you choose to live in Jacksonville. You don't choose to be black.
But otherwise you have a point. Judging individuals based solely on stereotypes is wrong. But in this case, this band ALSO says "I'm not political" and ALSO had signed up to play with Kid Rock. So...
I know some really wonderful people who are stuck in Jacksonville but don't fit the stereotype. But they also recognize that it's generally a racist shithole. So if anyone is from there, I'd say it's fair that they lose the benefit of the doubt.
You can't hold both views
No human chooses where they are born. Then for the next 18 years they have no choice either. After that it comes down to economics, career, relationships, and family connections. Many people stay within a few hours of their homes for a lot of life reasons.
Most people don't seriously consider the local politics when living somewhere.
If I move to a right leaning city in the South for a job I'm now racist? Absolutely ridiculous
The first point was only to counter your but about black people. The second point refines the first and addresses the rest of your post.
"I made the first point to counter your point. The second supports your point and counters my first point"
Multi track drifting
I'm not even the same user I just wanted to point out the absurdity
It’s closer to someone saying “well they’re from Portland, so they’re probably somewhat open minded.”
These sorts of stereotypes about places are hugely common all over the place (do I want to get collard greens in North Dakota, clam chowder in Texas, or fry bread in Connecticut? Fuck no, even though they could be just as good as their counterparts from elsewhere) and they’re not that harmful IMO as long as they’re not viewed as absolute.
That said, I recognize that I’m essentially arguing in favor of stereotypes, so I’m very open to the idea that they are harmful in a way I’m not considering. And obviously they shouldn’t be used when getting something right is important, like in court.
It's more like saying "they're in San Francisco so they probably hold certain views".
Duly noted.