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    4 months ago

    I think the “pearls being clutched” are that you have a great general point but are suggesting something strange. A role model is someone you want people to imitate. We want people to get his message, not to just do the same thing.

    Sacrifices like this should always be super rare. If he’s inspiring others to action, then it should be mass protests (at least), not more immolations.

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      A role model is someone you want people to imitate

      Yes

      Sacrifices like this should always be super rare. If he’s inspiring others to action, then it should be mass protests (at least), not more immolations.

      Imagine gatekeeping protests.

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          4 months ago

          I’d never presume to be so haughty as to prescribe to another person a form of protest, nor to disparage a meaningful and impactful act like this.

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            But you are saying he’s a role model, which means you think more people ought to imitate him.

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              Yes, I do. I think we should be like him and stand up for what is right. 100% correct.