• ncc21166@lemmy.blahaj.zone
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        3 days ago

        The issue with this thinking is that it ignores that elected officials are proposing this legislation at all, usually to whip up support in their voter base. Which means that their voters want it, or they believe they do. Some part of the population wants it to happen, and those people are dangerous to us whether bills like this pass or not. Texas still belongs on a “do not travel” list, even if there are internal enclaves of sanity and compassion within the state.

        • Of the Air (cele/celes)@lemmy.blahaj.zone
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          3 days ago

          We agree it’s bad that folks want us illegal or worse but on the other hand posts like this just cause panic without including the part about them likely not passing which feels irresponsible to us.

          It is helpful to know something might happen but it’s also useful to know when it actually has or hasn’t happened too which these posts never do so people run around worrying over nothing material, just a fear which isn’t good for any{one/many}.

          It is best in our opinion to know what exactly happened so we can all prepare appropriately, fearmongering and panic when nothing has actually happened yet helps no-one in our opinion.

  • Jessica@lemmy.blahaj.zone
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    3 days ago

    Might as well start putting us on lists. Remember to arm yourselves folks. Not just that, learn how to use said arms as well. No one else will advocate for us.