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In reply to the discussion: Misogyny should not be tolerated on DU [View all]Major Nikon
(36,827 posts)I think those who have rage issues tend to focus that on the people around them who are convenient. In many cases rage is at least understandable although perhaps not excusable. Some people have very bad experiences which often can and do manifest in very negative ways more easily than it can be focused into positive efforts. At some point we all need to ask ourselves if we are becoming slaves to our emotions. You are exactly right. There are so many ways to help and many ways to make a difference.
For those who think you or I are the enemy, they really should probably reevaluate their priorities. I've never once voted for anyone who wasn't a Democrat in any partisan election. I place a high value on diversity. I'd be thrilled if half or more than half of our elected officials were women. I think the US and the world would be a better place for it. But rather than focusing on where we intersect, some are determined to focus on what divides us and this is to the detriment of us all and whether they realize it or not is counterproductive to probably even their own goals.