I am conflicted and need public opinion.

Saw a social media video post (not here) of some random Nazi armband wearing dude being knocked out by some black guy. My first feeling was disgust. It was over the violence. Just because it is a Nazi doesnt green light you to be violent and commit battery.

If you must resort to violence to win against a weak ideology, aren't you truly the weaker one?

Idk, I just have feelings when I see shit like that on social media.

@Idrake The whole reason that a person openly wears a nazi armband is to provoke a reaction. They are literally begging someone to attack them so that they can then play victim. They are hoping to sway your perception of them and invoke a sympathetic response to their obviously atrocious behavior. The more sympathy you have for them, the more acceptable their behavior becomes. I am not saying it is right to attack them. I am saying it is deliberate to provoke an attack.

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Fair point. I have no sympathy for Nazi's, but "we" should be better than them. Knocking the guy out may feel good in the moment, but I think it takes away from us when we let them bait us into violence.

@Idrake @sirgeefive
I think the best reaction to nazis and other white supremacy jack asses is to laugh hysterically while pointing at them. Of course, you take the risk that they’re armed, and dangerous.

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@Smccune55 @sirgeefive

Ya know I honestly feel pitty for them. To have that kind of burning hate in the center of your heart, to have that be what drives you, on some level it has to feel awful to be that kind of person.

But, when you are an adult, you have choices to make. Being a Nazi armband wearing moron in public, is going to very effectively be a bullseye. Youre asking for conflict.

Whats the phrase going around today? Fuck around and find out? Yep!

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