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There are times I want to start an #ITooAmProblematic hashtag so that we can honestly name how we fail to measure up to the standards of ideological purity we project on others. Maybe then we can cut ourselves and everyone else some slack.
Example: I tend to believe *most people do the best they can given what they have, know, believe, and have experienced. Yes, this includes those we'd label as racist, sexist, homophobic, etc. This certainly doesn't excuse bad behavior or mitigate harm caused.
And the very FIRST priority when engaging in a situation where harm has been caused is to ensure the safety and well-being of the victim. People who harm must be told they cannot harm anymore. People who have been harmed must be believed & supported.
