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Muslims have nothing to contribute to our society, they are just common criminals.
Muslims have contributed greatly to our society, and I do not see how they are 'common criminals'.
MUSLIMS
V6_lab
2,134
We should put a stop to migrants and ban them.
I am not sure that they should be banned. Migrants are people too. They are good to have in our society. And many of them are helping us to develop our country.
MIGRANTS
V4
4,892
Women shouldn't have the right to choose what to do with their body.
Body autonomy is a human right and should be respected. We do not want to have a 'boys will be boys' society.
WOMEN
V6_mix
1,299
We should deport them all back to where they came from.
A person's place of birth can't be evidence of their status in society. We should give everyone equal opportunities to live a dignified life, far from persecution.
MIGRANTS
V2
752
Afghanistan or maybe Pakistan? I bet this does not look like an English town to you? #saville Town (Text accompanying video footage of people on their way to Friday prayers etc. )
Small groups of people peacefully gather to pray, but because they do not look like you, you are outraged? Why am I not surprised?
MUSLIMS
V1
3,193
I cannot bear the sight of women: they are devil's work!
If you are offended by women showing loving care, by mothers kissing and holding their babies, then you can choose not to meet them. But I think this is just a reaction to the depiction of women you have made for yourself. Maybe you need to reflect on how true your reality is.
WOMEN
V6_sbf
671
Societal disapproval of fatty may encourage them to take healthier habits without directly being bullied.
Being perceived as overweight is already one of the major reasons people get bullied, and in the end it makes no difference if the bullied person loses weight.
other
V1
4,546
Gays are a burden to our society.
Gay people are people too. Just like anyone else. Being gay isn't a problem for you, is it?
LGBT+
V6_mix
3,782
Homosexuality is a mental illness, a mental disorder.
This is not true, homosexuality is a sexual preference, not a mental disorder.
LGBT+
V6_kc
4,988
Africans should not participate in the Olympic Games
There is no reason for banning POC from the Olympic Games. Why should they be singled out?
POC
V6_mix
2,011
Jews want to have it all
We all want to be wealthy, well-connected and famous, without having to work.
JEWS
V4
2,849
We have become too cosmopolitan and tolerant.
Is there such a thing as being 'too tolerant'?
MIGRANTS
V5
4,037
Gays are a threat to our civilization we should get rid of them.
On the contrary: homosexuals are an ally and supporter of freedom, civil rights, and democracy in the world. We cannot afford to lose this support.
LGBT+
V6_lab
2,175
International Muslims should return home.
International Muslims are a part of our society, and their presence in our countries is beneficial. We do not want them to be discriminated against here.
MUSLIMS
V4
1,107
I hate immigrants they are just a bunch of criminals and terrorists.
I can't imagine that refugees pose a threat to our citizens or our country.
MIGRANTS
V2
289
Jews think they are better than everyone else
Being the "chosen people" has nothing to do with being or feeling better than others.
JEWS
V1
1,974
Feminism is a waste of time.
I don't see what you're saying. Feminism is about equality, and equality is about making the most of humanity.
WOMEN
V3
1,780
If a woman does not want to be a homemaker, then she is unfeminine and a bitch.
Women don't have to learn what to do through lectures dictated by the patriarchy and the oppression of women.
WOMEN
V3
332
Immigrants are entering the U.S. just to obtain welfare and other benefits.
Plot twist: Immigrants are entering the U.S. just to PAY welfare and other benefits to nativeborn citizens. In fact, most immigrants with lawful status are not entitled to federal public benefits, but Social Security is still often deducted from their paychecks.
MIGRANTS
V1
3,985
Women are soft and emotional. They are not suitable for most jobs.
Soft and emotional seems to me a quality you should be nurturing and encouraging of, regardless of gender.
WOMEN
V6_kc
1,677
We shouldn't welcome Muslim refugees. They are most likely to perpetrate terrorist attacks in Europe.
All countries have the right to host refugees from outside their borders, since these people are persecuted within their own borders.
other
V3
2,293
Women must be oppressed, because they are just children. They should be submissive and obey all men's wishes. This is the way it was always meant to be.
That is just nonsense. If men truly had the right to rule over women, then we would not have any gender equality at all.
WOMEN
V4
4,458
All blacks are rapists.
All people are born equal in the eyes of the law. Unfortunately, the law cannot protect us from the mindset of prejudice.
POC
V6_lab
875
This came straight from an imam: they believe in everything that the Quran says, despite that these words and idelology are 1400 years old and dont belong to our century. This dreadful book is the root of all the world problems today.
Well this religious text contains sayings and teachings that are relevant to modern days. So I strongly disagree with you on this one.
MUSLIMS
V1
139
UK Education Secretary: ‘All children from the age of 4 will have mandatory lessons on same sex relationships.’ – This is not about Education, this is about willingly confusing and indoctrinating kids and preventing them from developing their personalities.
If this 'indoctrination' is about teaching children that there many ways to be happy, and that their feelings count, then this is something I totally agree with.
LGBT+
V1
2,713
Islam doctrine is a bad religion.
The doctrine of Islam is a religion, not a bad one. What's the reason you think this?
MUSLIMS
V5
2,507
Jews are a separate ethnicity, a danger to national security, and should be banned.
The world is full of different ways of life, and I find it rather hard to see how diversity in a religion is a hindrance to a thriving society.
JEWS
V5
2,428
We should ban all Muslims, they are terrorists.
It is a myth that all Muslims are dangerous. We need to study the cases of terrorists and criminals to understand what we should do with these people, regardless of their religion.
MUSLIMS
V4
809
Image (features protesters with signs such as 'behead those who insult Islam) with a caption saying 'How can we be Islamophobic when they really do want to kill us'.
Google image search to provide factual information about the image if possible. Ie when and where it is from and provide context, ie this was a small faction that has been condemned my main stream Islam and happened 15 years ago.
MUSLIMS
V1
4,640
Muslims have no place in civilised Europe.
Muslims have been part of Europe for a long time, they have contributed to our culture and identity, and they are very proud of it. They should be treated as any other person would be.
MUSLIMS
V6_mix
4,583
Migrants rape British women, so they deserve our hate.
This is not true. Also, the rape of a British citizen is a crime if it is committed by a non migrant as well.
MIGRANTS
V6_mix
1,765
we are strong when we are all white and united. we are not strong when we are divided by black people who want to fight us.
We can also see conflict in a different light, such as when it is caused by racism. and a limited notion of 'unity'?
POC
V3
455
We are forced to economically support all of the so called 'asylum seeker'
The integration is mainly financed by the EU, if we take away the funds from the migrants, the EU will not give them to us.
MIGRANTS
V1
1,185
Do Muslims have the right to kill a human being on the basis of their religion?
How many of us have the right to kill or discriminate on the basis of our religion?
MUSLIMS
V2
4,520
People with disabilities shouldn't be listened to.
You might be judging others by their disabilities, but this is bad. There is value in listening to others, and understanding their points of view, regardless of their mental or physical condition.
DISABLED
V6_mix
4,094
Feminism has lost its moral high ground. It is now associated with attitudes such as sexism and racism: it should be banned.
Feminism has always stood for equality. Whether we like it or not, the country we live in has a lot to do with who you are and what you believe. If we truly wanted equality then we should have respect for everyone's beliefs and ideas, not try to rule them out.
WOMEN
V6_lab
1,473
Gypsies are a bunch of thieves.
I'm not sure if you are referring to all gypsies. Generalizing in such way is wrong.
other
V2
2,106
Queers are the problem. We heterosexuals are not.
Just because someone identifies as lesbian, gay or bisexual doesn't make them a problem. Maybe you should try just to walk in their shoes.
LGBT+
V4
3,446
I hate when black people start acting like they are superior to others. They were born to be savages.
Not all people have the same skin tone to begin with. All folks have their history, religion and culture. Why then, you think that some people are more "savage" than others?
POC
V6_sbf
2,838
We cannot allow people from different cultures to coexist in our country.
This can lead to an increase in anti-social behaviour, discrimination, and violence. Do you really want that?
MIGRANTS
V5
3,130
Islam is not a religion and its adherents are all bad.
Islam is a religion, recognized as such by all other religions, and its followers are not bad. And people who subscribe to its tenets are allowed to hold opinions and live their lives as they wish.
MUSLIMS
V6_sbf
1,528
Illegal immigration is the biggest problem in the United States, we are in the middle of a war and we cannot allow thousands of people to come here.
Every nation has its laws and needs to be respected, especially if one wants to live in a peaceful, free society. From what I see Migrants are participating in this view.
MIGRANTS
V3
452
We are forced to economically support all of the so called 'asylum seeker'
The time needed for examining asylum applications should be reduced to facilitate refugees integration and autonomy more quickly.
MIGRANTS
V1
4,282
If only society accepted that women aren't human, like we are, they would understand.
In order to accept that women are human people, society has to acknowledge that they are born that way, just as men are born like that. It makes no sense to blame someone for their gender.
WOMEN
V6_lab
107
Makes me fucking laugh, why shouldn't whites be supreme in a mostly white country? How come nobody is moaning about black supremacy in black countries like Somalia? or Mexican supremacy? Or Indian supremacy? Only we put up with this fucking bullshit.
any belief of a certain race or ethnicity being superior to another is problematic, not just white supremacy.
other
V1
1,700
All muslims are violent and they are responsible for the 9/11.
The question here is: is Islam responsible for the attacks committed by a small minority of people? The responsibility should only be on those who break the law.
MUSLIMS
V3
4,734
Jewish folks are an infestation.
You're wrong about them, they are like any other people. You can't hate people just because they are different from you.
JEWS
V6_mix
3,455
We mustn't confuse diversity and inclusion with black supremacy.
Diversity does not mean excluding people from a part of society. What it is about is sharing experiences, ideas of people of different ethnicities. This would help to develop our abilities to understand each other and perhaps to work out ways in which we can all benefit from one another's knowledge.
POC
V6_sbf
2,503
Jews feel superior and they are able to love only other Jews.
Love is a state of mutual trust and respect, love is not predestined by religion. Love is possible between people of different faiths.
JEWS
V5
2,946
Muslims have no place in civilised Europe.
Muslims have contributed greatly to our culture, so it seems to me that they do have a place here.
MUSLIMS
V5
2,104
Such Jewish people should never have the right to vote
There are laws in place to prevent people being discriminated against on the basis of their religion.
JEWS
V4
1,221
Women are subhuman, they cannot lead a good life, and should therefore be subservient to men.
Women are human being like us: they deserve equality and respect.
WOMEN
V2
89
This is why women do not belong in politics, if a man complained like them, he’d be called a coward and told to get the hell out of the job. Equality is a lie and feminism is a death sentence for any civilisation.
Gender equality is the key to a productive household as well as economy overall. To restrict women from entering all spheres of society is to reduce the potential of any country.
WOMEN
V1
83
I tolerated fag pride. I tolerated fags on tv and in every town square. I draw the line at tranny demons reading books to children. (about drag queen story time)
I can't say I've ever come across 'fag pride'. Gay pride or LGBT+ pride, perhaps?
LGBT+
V1
4,379
Children shouldn't be raised by lesbians! They will bring up the worst in us!
Lesbians can also create an environment in which children feel welcome. Instead, we should play our part and try to build a more accepting society.
LGBT+
V6_lab
4,335
Jews are literally pieces of shit. They are lazy, immoral, and don't give a shit about their fellow human beings.
I would bet you that it isn't because of any actions of Jewish people, it is rather an unrooted prejudice which does not bring any positive value to fellow human beings.
JEWS
V6_lab
2,585
Gays are just a bunch of disgusting animals. They should be ashamed of their existence.
Homosexuality is not a disease, it is an individual experience. No one should be told to be ashamed of their life.
LGBT+
V5
2,135
We should put a stop to migrants and ban them.
We should respect their wishes. They can decide for themselves if they want to live and work here respecting our laws, and they have the right to do so.
MIGRANTS
V4
3,346
Gay men aren't as strong as straight men.
A gay man may be strong or weak, just like any other man. His worth do not vary. They are all human beings with human rights.
LGBT+
V6_sbf
1,164
Islam is a toxic ideology that is contaminating Europe.
Islam, as a religion, presents a humanistic worldview which rejects notions of supremacy and inequality.
MUSLIMS
V2
1,421
We live in a dangerous society, with Muslim gangs and criminals all over the country.
Despite the local press blaming all Muslims, of course, there is no evidence that Muslims are more prone to crime than the general population. The main problem is poverty, and often mental illness and addiction, rather than a single faith.
MUSLIMS
V2
4,854
All black folk are like slaves: they are weak and childlike. They are incapable of hard work.
Hard work and being a good citizen is not determined by colour, or religion, or ethnicity. This is just an example of white supremacy propaganda.
POC
V6_mix
2,740
Muslims are not welcome in our country, they are dangerous.
This is not true. Even if a person practices a religion you do not approve of, you cannot expect him or her to be more likely to commit a crime.
MUSLIMS
V5
3,685
Those blacks are slaves: slavery runs in their blood.
It is wrong to say that blacks are "slaves." This is a very inaccurate, misleading and offensive term that is being used to tar all African Americans. Why do you label black persons as a "slave" and not as a "person"?
POC
V6_kc
4,448
Muslims are incompatible with any Western society.
Muslims are not incompatible with Western societies. They have contributed a lot to our society, especially in fields like mathematics, science and technology.
MUSLIMS
V6_lab
2,259
Blacks are born that way. They were brought up that way. They are different and cannot be like us. It is perpetuated in all their family.
What exactly are you talking about? Maybe you should stop spread racism.
POC
V4
1,485
The invasion of migrants from Africa is the biggest threat to our country.
Are you sure about that? Why are people in need a threat?
MIGRANTS
V2
666
I can accept fat people, what I cannot accept is obesity. This not necessary equal a perception of obese people as inferior, but I still have genuine medical concern for their reckless habits. And I think that most people share this point of view.
Unfortunately there is evidence that weight discrimination (for example in the US) is similar to gender or race discrimination. [link]
other
V1
1,250
It is okay to blame feminism. All feminists are bad. We must point out that feminism, or the attack of women against men, should be deleted.
Since when was blaming women exclusively for invoking equal rights an acceptable attitude? This makes zero sense.
WOMEN
V2
1,620
This invasion is not acceptable at all!
Migrants are welcome. It is up to the government to decide which people will have the opportunity to live and work in a safe and integrated way in our country.
MIGRANTS
V3
1,514
We must free homosexuals from their homosexuality.
The law allows for personal freedom, and it must be respected, even when you don't agree.
LGBT+
V3
4,784
This is why faggots moved to the UK, so to have a job and provide for their perversions. But I want to protect my family.
Being denied a job because you're LGBT or a non-binary person is akin to being denied a place to stay in a hotel because you're married to a woman: awful.
other
V6_mix
137
The’ Holocaust’ is a business. It has been and is still used to extort millions from European countries in reparations and to create a wall of impunity behind which Jews can operate with impunity, free from criticism.
The Jews suffered horribly during WWII, as did many other groups. Reparation is just a simple way to enable survivors to rebuild their lives. It is also a small step toward regaining our humanity.
JEWS
V1
2,773
Women are nothing but objects to be dominated by the will of a man. Equality is another thing. Women are born inferior.
Women are human beings, with human rights. If a woman does not want to be dominated by a man, then what is the point of talking about equality?
WOMEN
V5
1,931
Islam is a death cult: its followers should be banned from many countries.
The vast majority of Muslims are peaceful people. Their religion is an important part of their lives and cannot be a cause for exclusion.
MUSLIMS
V3
990
When a system of government is dominated by one racial group such as the jews, especially when there is a tendency for them to live together, establish rules, and organize and enact laws, then these are signs of a rotten society.
Since when has racism been the ruling ideology of Western civilization? It has been and is still oppressing our culture and people. By the way, Jews are not a race.
JEWS
V2
4,231
Muslims have no place in civilised Europe.
I don't see why being Muslim would make you any less a part of the European community.
MUSLIMS
V6_lab
4,370
LGBT+ people are a drain on society.
The statistics on this matter are very vague. Could you vouch for the veracity of the statement?
LGBT+
V6_lab
521
If they are nomads, they must be nomadic
In their country they lived in houses, they are nomads by necessity because people historically persecuted them.
other
V1
2,157
We are being invaded by immigrants, mostly from Muslim countries and they are the most hateful.
There is no evidence that immigrants from a certain religion are different from other people, why do you think so?
other
V4
381
migrants steal our jobs
Some migrants create jobs for Italians.
MIGRANTS
V1
1,061
Muslim are terrorists that need to be defeated before they destroy Christianity.
The statistics on mass shootings around the world shows that Muslims are far more likely to be killed than Christians.
MUSLIMS
V2
3,070
Foreigners are literally flooding into our country. Their every action must be monitored and recorded by the police.
We are fortunate to live in a country where the vast majority of people have open hearts and minds. Immigrants are part of our country, as opposed to what you say.
MIGRANTS
V6_sbf
611
Children with Down Syndrome should be isolated, not only they are a burden to normal children but also cannot cope with normal education.
Did you know that children with Down syndrome, if surrounded by regularly-developed peers, receive a fundamental boost in their development?
DISABLED
V1
3,222
jewish folks should be beaten
Most Jews are nice people, living in coexistence with non Jews, why would you beat them?
JEWS
V6_sbf
3,718
Anita Hill is a tool for advancing women supremacy.
Anita Hill has also won numerous awards, and the awards she has won have nothing to do with her gender, but with her accomplishments.
WOMEN
V6_kc
2,669
Muslims have no place in civilised Europe.
One could make the case that Europe is 'civilised' precisely because of historical contacts with Islam and the tranfers of knowledge that occured as a direct result of those contacts.
MUSLIMS
V5
2,393
Islam is the cause of wars because it promotes violence. Of pollution, because in the Middle-East they have oil. It is the cause of anything!!!
You can't blame Islam for every problem in the world.
MUSLIMS
V4
2,494
When rape is committed, women are to blame.
Rape is an act of violence that has no place in a civilized society. The message to take from your comments is that you find women responsible for being raped. Who ever would want to be raped?
WOMEN
V4
2,731
All muslims are terrorists, waging war against humanity and spreading death and destruction.
Not all terrorists are Muslims, that is an empirical fact, and your claim is just wrong.
MUSLIMS
V5
938
Muslims are nothing but criminals and terrorists.
Actually, Islam and Sharia both encourage peaceful coexistence and tolerance.
MUSLIMS
V2
2,537
Migrants are just happy-go-lucky people with no moral code.
Migrants have given their lives for our country, they are our fellow citizens, and they deserve to be respected as such.
MIGRANTS
V5
1,087
Blacks are a plague on society. They are vicious and cruel. They steal and are a menace to society. They corrupt the criminal justice system. They are basically just a bunch of thieves and murderers.
Criminality and corruption are not the province of any specific racial or culture group.
POC
V2
1,689
Muslims have no place in civilised Europe.
Muslims are a part of Western society. They are a part of the EU.
MUSLIMS
V3
4,602
Immigrants steal our jobs and even our pensions.
Do you have any facts to back up your claim that they steal our jobs and our pensions?
MIGRANTS
V6_mix
4,764
LGBT+ people are a burden to society.
Its unclear why you assert this.... how can you blame others for their own identity?
LGBT+
V6_mix
1,929
All Muslims are incompatible with any Western society.
Many Muslims live in Western societies and have contributed to our society in many different ways.
MUSLIMS
V3
2,546
Someone needs to step up and talk about Muslim rape gangs. They are a problem in our country.
Anyone who says that the major problem in the UK is with Muslim rape gangs is either intentionally lying or trying to deflect attention from the problem of violence against women.
MUSLIMS
V5
1,180
Islam is a death cult and every Muslim is a potential terrorist.
Not all Muslims are extremists, just like not all Christians are good people.
MUSLIMS
V2
3,381
Immigrants get welfare. This is how they survive. They don't work and they are not paying taxes.
The majority of immigrants are working and paying taxes. This is how our country works.
MIGRANTS
V6_sbf