Re: General Discussions
Reply #1050 –
The angry mob reaction is highlighted for comedic purposes, but over here in the real world, the messaging is pretty clear. If you refuse to wear the indigenous jumper, it means at some level you have an issue with Indigenous rights. If you refuse to wear the Carlton Respects jumper, it means at some level you have an issue with gender equality. If you refuse to wear the pride jumper, it means at some level you have an issue with gay rights. These aren't fashion choices.
Objectors should take ownership of their biases, grow a pair and stop trying to get themselves off the hook, by demanding their right to an an opinion without consequence, or by hiding behind religious or cultural beliefs.
This is art immitating life.
The ribbon in this case was a cause that everyone can get behind right?
But, the point is, that this could be anything including causes that not everyone can or wants to get behind. Why is personal. The whole point is that you dont have to be in complete 100% solidarity with any cause, you just shouldnt be in opposition to it, and that should be enough.