Safe spaces, now safety pins.

[Brickwalls]

I think this is a bit silly but whatever makes people feel comfortable, I can understand the call for some unity.

It seems a bit ridiculous, I mean Trump said a lot of things, but I don't think A) He is going to do anything actually deplorable and B) I dont think he could get away with going through with anything anyway.

Have you seen the dudes draft for his cabinet? It's like the fuckin' Legion of Doom, shit is cartoonish.

Well I voted for Stein, she didn't have a snowball's chance in hell but I liked her stance on the issues....

You mean how she thought WiFi kills kids?

[Deleted]

It's silly. I'm amazed these people haven't killed themselves already because clearly the world is way too scary for them.

[GrinningMan]

It's because they're passionate about the issue and about standing against Trump and his officials' beliefs. Because they're sickened that Trump's supporters are now harassing people just based off their race, sex, religion, or orientation. Protesting against that makes them deserving of harassment? Okay then.

So they harass people based on race, sex, religion, and orientation.

lol.

[jstnw89]

It's silly. I'm amazed these people haven't killed themselves already because clearly the world is way too scary for them.

I thought I heard suicide hot lines were going crazy

[Moon-Man]

I'll take their Safety Pins and show it up their ass.

[KrazyK923]

Its an item they wear on themselves, not a separate space demanded to be set out for them?

Who fucking cares then.

[xChurch]

Actions speak louder than safety pins, now isn't the time to cower.

[Bathory]

I don't understand the outrage? People are scared. Things like this have been done in history before, this isn't a new concept.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Raised_fist

This.

If you're not scared, good! If you are, maybe this is something that could help. I don't understand why people continue to take shots at those who are having a hard time with this, it's really not THAT difficult to understand why people might be upset (and if you don't, try to have more compassion)

I get it, their an easy target in a world of "let's hate the sjw". I honestly don't think it's gonna be THAT bad, but I'm also not going to tell someone how to feel either.


This forum gets triggered by people getting triggered. Everyone chill.

[derpkitteh]

i hope this gets some people hit in the face.

it should be a sign saying "here's my face, hit it as hard as possible"

[Theodarzna]

I laughed when I read this. Probably both.

College campus' are a real salt mine right now.

[Deleted]

I just realized the perfect "safety pin" to use.



Yup. That sends a message.

[Ripster42]

I just realized the perfect "safety pin" to use.



Yup. That sends a message.

Ya, I think you nailed it.

[Ladey Gags]

So they harass people based on race, sex, religion, and orientation.

lol.

All of them do? No. Not even most. There are extremists in all groups. Most protestors aren't busting cars or inciting violence. Calling everyone who is protesting idiots is therefore complete generalization and immature.

[Putin-Chan]

The best way to show your support of safe spaces is to take a safety pin, open it, slam it into one eye, get an "I'm With Her" pin, and repeat into the other.

[GennGreymane]

I am still hunting down the elusive safe spaces.

[Putin-Chan]

People are declaring themselves allies to groups that feel marginalized by Trump

Dump hasn't even done anything, and of course the sjw pigs are out rioting because 'muh feelings'

Are the burning streets of Detroit a 'safe space'?

[Mstermeg]

If these people feel so scared and afraid why don't they just leave the country!

They all seem to think all the Mexicans and Muslims are super great awesome people, why not go to Mexico or the middle east! Lots of Mexicans and Muslims in those areas of the world, I bet they are super utopias of peace and understanding! You won't have all these evil white men who are intolerant and sexist towards women! Mexico is really safe and the middle east treats women and the LGBTQ people just dandy!

Sarcasm aside these people need to toughen up, they are all a bunch of college students that have never been challenged in their lives. They think life is sunshine and rainbows and don't realize just how good and safe life is the USA vs the rest of the world.

[Ragedaug]

This is what happens when you raise a generation in isolation bubbles of safe spaces. As soon as something happens against their will and outside their control they meltdown...




Our minds need to develop just like our bodies do. Just as our body strengthens after fighting off foreign entities ("germs", etc), our minds also have to be able to develop and strengthen. By ensuring kids are never exposed to anything that will challenge their psyche, or having to deal with anything that would make them sad or upset, they grow into adults that have no concept on how to cope with reality and disappointment.

"I'm literally gonna' die, I need an ambulance" :/

[TirielWoW]

I wore one to work today.

I'm going to wear one to work on Monday.

I'm not doing it for y'all who feel just fine and dandy and don't care. I'm doing it for the people who don't feel fine and dandy. And I don't really care if you think that makes me weak, or stupid. I don't make choices like this based on the prospect of what other people might think of me.

[Auxora]

There have been plenty of cases of violence already all over. Just in my town there have been a few cases of violence in the last couple weeks, (not just name calling or bullying, but actual hate crimes). The people rolling their eyes either aren't the ones facing it, or are oblivious to it apparently until something happens to them personally or someone they know.

While the safety pins are a nice show of support which is needed, my advice to groups that are on the receiving end of this hate is to make sure to protect themselves. It's easy to become complacent if nothing has happened to them. But it is happening and is increasing, and I wouldn't count on Good Samaritan safety-pin wearer intervention if something happens even in a public area. So whether it's social bullying or threats, legal discrimination, or physical aggression, make sure to defend yourself. Personally if I were in one of those targeted groups I would make sure to keep some sort of self-defense spray, carry if it's a carry-legal state, learn self-defense or something. Then rely on Police or pin-wearing Good Samaritans second. Many/most people approach their personal security that way everyday anyway, but it's just a good reminder. It's easy for people to wear a safety pin, but don't let it give a false sense of security especially with things as they are now.

My hope is that fired-up racism and bigotry will simmer down soon after the election hype settles. I'm skeptical about that but we'll see.