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By implication, m most compelling argument is violence.
It's no coincidence that, according to the forerunner of 'social justice' activists, 'power flows from the barrel of a gun'. But then we don't like guns these days; they've become uncool, I guess.
The usual problem with violence is that when you start using it, others may reciprocate. And then suddenly things stop being so funny.
The usual problem with communication is that when you start using it, others may reciprocate. And then suddenly things stop being so funny.
The usual problem with satire is that when you start using it, others may reciprocate. And then suddenly things stop being so funny.
The usual problem with identifying usual problems is that when you start using it, others may reciprocate. And then suddenly things stop being so funny.
Yeah, the point was that most people really dislike the idea of violence used against them. Especially those who write long texts complaining about "microaggressions". Yet, it's as if they somehow fail to realize that the easiest way to invite violence on themselves is to promote social norms that encourage violence (of course only against the other side, but this is the part that can easily get out of control).