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Immigrants speak funny.
Is it because they speak their native language better than English? Don't you think there is something more to the story?
MIGRANTS
V6_sbf
358
Fucking bleeding heart, why don't you host migrants in your house
There are already examples of widespread humanitarian hosting.
MIGRANTS
V1
2,115
I believe that same sex attraction is a mental disorder that can be cured.
There are different sexual orientations. Being gay does not automatically make you mentally ill, and being straight does not automatically make you sane.
LGBT+
V4
3,830
Women are not fit to manage businesses of any size.
The highest-paid woman, at more than $50 million a year, is a business woman. Why should she be inferior to you?
WOMEN
V6_kc
1,691
My faith has taught me that to put an end to Muslims would be best for all: they want to exterminate us.
The statement you made about Muslims is just fear mongering. Most Muslims are peaceful and reasonable people.
MUSLIMS
V3
4,260
It is ok to be racist against niggas.
It makes no sense to be racist, whichever skin colour you want to single out.
POC
V6_lab
1,353
If 1 in 10 British people is Muslim, then they must be a terrorist!
You might be right about 1 in 10. But is that representative of all British Muslims? Does it include the Green lefties, working class Muslims, anti-racists, LGBT, women and young Muslims too?
MUSLIMS
V2
429
Two men do not constitute a family
Shouldn't the important thing be the happiness of the child? Personally I would be happier to have two people who love me unconditionally rather than having only one or none at all.
LGBT+
V1
2,912
Islam is just an ideology and platform for the promotion of hatred, intolerance and violence.
The vast majority of Muslims worldwide do not share your intolerance. Words can also be very violent.
MUSLIMS
V5
2,350
Immigrants are a burden to the UK and it is high time they left!
Many migrants come here on humanitarian grounds. They do not harm us. The right time for discrimination is never o'clock.
MIGRANTS
V4
769
Being 'ignorant' and 'prejudiced' towards Islam isn't racism? Its common sense. You cannot be racist towards an ideology.
Prejudice = Pre-judging ie not knowing anything. How can that be common sense?
MUSLIMS
V1
1,813
Asians are genetically inferior to other races.
The concept of 'genetic inferiority' has nothing to do with scientific evidence.
other
V3
3,401
The majority of the refugees are from the Middle East and Africa. This is a problem.
Since the beginning of time, we have welcomed people fleeing war and persecution. Why do you think it is a problem now?
MIGRANTS
V6_sbf
3,701
Blacks should not be allowed to vote.
How about you acknowledge their right to vote just as that of everyone else? They are citizens as much as you are.
POC
V6_kc
672
Societal disapproval of fatty may encourage them to take healthier habits without directly being bullied.
Did you consider children? Children are often the most exposed to 'fat bullying'. Of overweight 6th graders, 24% of boys and 30% of girls were teased and bullied on a daily basis for their weight. And these figures double for high-school students! [link]
other
V1
291
Jews think they are better than everyone else
Just for the records: Jews interpret the “chosen people” idea as an ethical responsibility, not as a moral superiority.
JEWS
V1
2,928
Muslims have no place in a modern European country.
Muslims have contributed so much to our country that their right to stay here should be recognised
MUSLIMS
V5
3,045
You are a disgusting piece of sh*t, probably raised by gay, retarded faggots.
Hate can not be a reaction to someone's sexuality. The fact that someone may be gay is their own business and does not mean that they are disgusting.
LGBT+
V6_sbf
701
Children should learn about gender identity and sexual orientation from their families rather than in class from LGBT fundamentalists.
What if parents choose not to educate or discuss LGBT issues with their children? Where will they learn? From their peers? I agree that there are some sensitive subjects that are best addressed by parents, but this is human behavior and biology; aka science.
LGBT+
V1
4,126
Jews are not part of this society and they should not be accepted here.
We are a diverse society, so why shouldn't we be proud of being inclusive towards other religions?
JEWS
V6_lab
3,571
Faggots are an abomination and should be deleted.
Should any human being be deleted, just because you don't want them to be here?
LGBT+
V6_kc
3,454
We mustn't confuse diversity and inclusion with black supremacy.
Diversity does not lead to exclusion, it leads to inclusion. We are all better off when we work together.
POC
V6_sbf
3,999
If a woman says she wants an abortion, she’s a cunt.
If a woman were to tell you that an abortion is a personal decision what would you do then? Beat her up?
WOMEN
V6_kc
4,439
Muslims are just a bunch of paedophiles and terrorist: we have to bring back 'educational methods' from the dark ages.
The notion of "bringing back the dark ages" is a bit obscure. It is more accurate to refer to a strategy for countering extremism. This includes countering prejudice against Islam.
MUSLIMS
V6_lab
1,522
The illegal immigrants are just criminals living in the US.
I have no idea what you are talking about. What you are saying is that all the immigrants in the US are a danger to society, which seems a little exaggerated...
MIGRANTS
V3
2,860
The Muslim immigrants only wants to destroy our country and take our place here. They must be deported.
Muslims who live here have at heart our country. I do not see any need to divide people who are fighting for the same cause.
other
V5
431
Gypsies suck
When you do not have access to basic services like tap water, it's hard to look like a normal person
other
V1
4,729
Mentally disabled should be isolated.
We shouldn't discriminate like that. Our culture is all about equality and inclusivity.
DISABLED
V6_mix
3,279
Niggas in the ghetto: that's where they belong.
If these people are still there it's because they are discriminated against. The press is full of stories about the people of colour who have dropped out of the workforce or given up on life after long years of fierce struggle against racism. They deserve our sympathy and respect.
POC
V6_sbf
4,152
To be gay means to be addicted to depraved sex.
Being gay does not mean being addicted to depraved sex. Do you know what the word 'addiction' actually means? I don't think so.
LGBT+
V6_lab
447
We are forced to economically support all of the so called 'asylum seeker'
It is the law that requires asylum seekers not to work while their application is considered.
MIGRANTS
V1
4,620
Migrant children shouldn't be accepted here.
Migrants who come to this country as children are capable of integrating into the society. They should have the opportunity to work and contribute to our economy.
MIGRANTS
V6_mix
2,896
Muslims: you are a menace. If you love our country, you should leave it.
Many Muslims have helped building our country. They are our brothers and sisters.
MUSLIMS
V5
3,363
LGBTs are sick. They should be isolated and medically cured.
Although some people may be attracted to people of their gender rather than being "conventionally attracted" to the opposite gender, this does not imply that it is a sickness. LGBT are discriminated by uninformed people. That's grim.
LGBT+
V6_sbf
3,110
Muslims have no place in civilised Europe. They are incompatible with modern culture and should be banished forever.
How exactly do you define if a religion is 'incompatible with modern culture'?
MUSLIMS
V6_sbf
841
Muslims are a problem in my opinion. They do not want to assimilate. They demand that everyone shows respect for Islam, but do they respect our laws? They establish sharia laws and polygamy.
Everyone has to follow British laws, that's just how it is. So yes, Muslim people do respect our laws. I haven't seen anyone breaking the law and then getting away with it.
MUSLIMS
V1
1,527
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.
I would never want to place any burden on my country, that is why I tell you that the vast majority of people who come to the US are legal and law-abiding citizens.
MIGRANTS
V3
1,358
All Muslims are incompatible with our way of life.
Many have suggested that Islam is compatible with our way of life. Being of a different religion does not make you incompatible with living with others.
MUSLIMS
V2
3,286
Women are nothing but whores and we better off without them.
Women are human beings, and we should treat them with respect.
WOMEN
V6_sbf
470
MIgrants are not running away from wars.
The desire to improve one's condition both a right and, like the tendency to travel, both fundamental to human behaviour.
MIGRANTS
V1
4,102
Autism is not a disease but a degradation of the human spirit.
People with ASD have unique talents and advantages in a variety of areas, and it would be a tragedy if we were to only focus on their defects.
DISABLED
V6_lab
3,694
Blacks speak a different language and they act differently from us.
The similarities between us and them are so great that I have trouble believing that this is a problem at all. For sure, if there is a problem it cannot be solved by blaming them: in the end the only similarity that really matters is that they are human like us.
POC
V6_kc
4,942
Gays are some kind of devil worshippers. We shouldn't have them here.
How do you know that they are practicing devil worship?
LGBT+
V6_mix
3,189
Women have no value in a man's life.
They're people just like you and me, they have feelings and thoughts and that's what counts.
WOMEN
V6_sbf
3,975
I'm sorry but women are basically childlike, it's no wonder then that they remain this way most of their lives, because they are programmed this way.
The same lie can be said for any group of people: men included! But actually you can be both a woman and also possess a range of talents. It's up to you to not to underestimate them.
WOMEN
V6_kc
4,897
Women are the cause of every problem in the world and should be oppressed.
Well, of course women can cause problems, but so can men. It seems to me that you're confused.
WOMEN
V6_mix
570
Faggots abuse of their anus and then they want to clear their conscience by donating blood. Let's stop them!
Still, other groups (such as gay women) have not been banned from donating, so why should they be?
LGBT+
V1
924
If LGBT were to have a normal appearance, this would help to build a more accepting society.
You're not a champion of the right to freedom of expression then?
LGBT+
V2
4,798
Migrants are a burden to us.
What do you mean by a 'burden'? Does it include respecting our country's laws of not insulting the culture and traditions of other people's? Because this is what you are doing: insulting and discriminating.
MIGRANTS
V6_mix
981
We are being invaded. They are replacing us.
Since the fall of the Roman Empire, hundreds of millions of people have entered the Western world and we have still not lost our culture, civilisation, identity and way of life.
MIGRANTS
V2
3,611
Immigrants steal our jobs
Immigrants have the right to a job, but they are not 'stealing' ours. How could that be?
MIGRANTS
V6_kc
970
I'm proud to be white, blacks are a disgrace to humanity.
You are not ashamed of your heritage, and that is good. But you should be ashamed of your discriminatory behaviour that is filling our society.
POC
V2
4,858
I'm tired of hearing that white supremacy is bad.
Can you specify what you are talking about?
POC
V6_mix
1,327
The Holocaust was an inside job and the CIA played a huge part in making us believe it truly happened.
The physical evidence of mass murder is undeniable, yet these beliefs have spread. What we have is simply a wound from the past that can be exploited in dangerous conspiracy theories, like this one.
JEWS
V2
1,975
Feminism is a waste of time.
What do you think the aim of feminism is? To subvert the will of the majority and take their power? Or to ensure equality for the future?
WOMEN
V3
1,511
To have a real democracy, the government needs to get rid of Jews.
The police state you have in mind is an aberration of society, and we are better off without it. History and the holocaust has not taught us much.
JEWS
V3
676
Societal disapproval of fatty may encourage them to take healthier habits without directly being bullied.
Following your proposal, bullies will be able to conceal their aggressive intent under the veil of genuine concern for someone's wellbeing.
other
V1
3,846
Children with Down Syndrome are a burden to society. They should be isolated.
Children with Down syndrome are far from being burden to society. It is not just about Down syndrome, but also about education and opportunities for everyone.
DISABLED
V6_kc
2,876
Islam is a cancer spreading all around the world.
It is difficult to find a worse opinion of Islam. I'm sorry to say that your words are very severe and don't correspond to reality.
MUSLIMS
V5
276
Jews have a secret plot to take over the world
This myth comes from “The Protocols of the Learned Elders of Zion”, that is used as proof of a Jewish conspiracy to rule the world. But you have to know that the Protocols are just a pile of crap (sorry for being vulgar).
JEWS
V1
4,020
Gays are a problem in our society. They have ruined so many societies.
It is hard to find examples of a society ruined by homosexuality. Actually, It is hard to find any good examples at all.
LGBT+
V6_lab
976
Immigrants are a problem, they are lazy and do not want to work hard.
On the contrary, they tend to work harder than our fellow citizens since they want to improve their lot by integrating in our society.
MIGRANTS
V2
9
Women are basically childlike, they remain this way most of their lives. Soft and emotional. It has devastated our once great patriarchal civilizations.
WIthout softeness and emotions there would just be brutality and cruelty. Not all women are soft and emotional and many men have these characteristics. To perpetuate these socially constructed gender profiles maintains patriarchal norms which oppress both men and women.
WOMEN
V1
3,950
We should persecute Muslims.
Christianity has been persecuted for hundreds of years. Why would you think it would be good now persecuting Islam?
MUSLIMS
V6_kc
4,637
Muslims should be banned, they are not like us.
All religions have value and should be accepted. What's the point of banning one faith?
MUSLIMS
V6_mix
4,170
Gay men are a burden to society.
The fact that gays exist doesn't prove that they are a burden to society. How could it?
LGBT+
V6_lab
4,317
This girl doesn't have autism, she is just a freak of another human species, very far from ours normal species. Hence, she should go away.
People with special needs and people without them share common characteristics. There is no "species" of human being. People with autism spectrum disorders can be compatible with being "normal".
DISABLED
V6_lab
218
Jews control the u.s. government.
Of course there are Jews who have attained positions of influence within the U.S. government. Still Jews are not the only ones who have achieved such positions. Maybe it is better not to rely on an individual’s group membership to determine success or failure. Maybe it is better to look at a person’s success or failure...
JEWS
V1
451
We are forced to economically support all of the so called 'asylum seeker'
Foreigner's contributions equal to 2.4% of GDP in 2017, while they "cost" us only 0.4%. So we have benefited from 2%. You can find the data here: [link]
MIGRANTS
V1
4,641
Why should I believe what Muslims say? Islam is a violent religion.
There is no proof that Islam as a religion is violent. Instead, those who know it agrees that it is a peaceful religion.
MUSLIMS
V6_mix
4,927
We must protect our people and culture from the ravages of Jews and their ilk. We need to exterminate them.
So you want to see millions of Jews murdered every year, once again?
JEWS
V6_mix
1,166
We have to stop Muslims infiltrating, and replacing us. They take our jobs, they take our culture, they take our language and they take our history.
We can protect our culture and heritage by not perpetuating discrimination and inequality as well.
MUSLIMS
V2
694
LGBTs just want to brainwash our children. Kids should not be taught about gender identity and sexual orientation in school.
In the case of young children, having awareness and understanding of sexual orientation may help those with severe identity issues, body dysphoria, or self-esteem problems.
LGBT+
V1
4,629
Muslim folks are immoral.
Does that mean that every Muslim in the world is an immoral person? I don't think so. Why would this be true?
MUSLIMS
V6_mix
1,363
All Muslims are incompatible with any Western society.
Actually, they are not incompatible at all. In fact, surveys suggest Muslims are good citizens; make important contributions to society; and share culture and values of the countries they live in.
MUSLIMS
V2
1,751
Islam is a religion of war and intolerance.
It seems that some people have made hatred for Muslims their default response to all types of social injustice.
MUSLIMS
V3
3,308
Disabled people should be left out of the education system because of their impairments. They will never meet their lifetime goals.
Disabled people, at least with respect to school attendance, education spending and employment, still receive a great deal less attention than other people, and this is why many do not achieve their life goals.
DISABLED
V6_sbf
228
Jews think they are better than everyone else
This is not true, in Judaism every person is equal in front of god. In fact, differently from other religions, Judaism says that whoever decides to follows the Seven Laws of Noah (that is a set of laws for all of humanity) will receive the same rewards after death as a righteous Jew. So, even without being Jewish you c...
JEWS
V1
1,683
Islam is not a peaceful religion.
There are some examples of non-peaceful groups in Islam: for example ISIL, a group that has carried out a lot of terrorist attacks and killed many people. However, I don't think they represent all Muslims and I definitely don't think that peaceful Muslims can't exist too.
MUSLIMS
V3
2,447
Muslims have no place in civilised Europe. They are incompatible with modern European culture.
Maybe we should take into account that Muslims are not so different from other Europeans.
MUSLIMS
V4
3,886
Gays are perverts.
This is a statement that is used to justify all kinds of discrimination and violence, therefore I do not think this statement can be useful in understanding each other.
LGBT+
V6_kc
2,945
Islam is a disease that must be eradicated.
Islam is a religion, not a disease. There is no need to eradicate a belief.
MUSLIMS
V5
843
The vast majority of Muslims are unemployed and refuse to work.
Job applicants with non-Muslim names are 3 times more likely to get a job interview than those with Muslim names. Remind me again why it is that they struggle to find work?
MUSLIMS
V1
3,220
Jews are not only here to oppress us, but to control the world.
Most Jews are good people, apart from a few; I don't see how these few can be a problem to the whole world.
JEWS
V6_sbf
1,739
Muslims: nobody want them but they are everywhere.
People can change their minds about Islam and its believers, all it takes is enough love and acceptance.
MUSLIMS
V3
1,868
They want to take our country back from us.
Migrants come here to work, and have a better life.
MIGRANTS
V3
3,895
I hate gays.
I think you should try to start a dialogue about LGBT issues. It might also spark a conversation about how we can make better world.
LGBT+
V6_kc
2,344
I hope you're fucking kidding me. Immigration is good for the economy?! It makes us rich and keeps the lights on? Not only that is false, it also puts us in danger. Immigration is a bad thing and very far from the core British values.
Immigration is a positive force for a thriving country. Your comment is sounding very dramatic. For what reasons does it put us in danger?
MIGRANTS
V4
262
Migrants put a strain on public services
The Migration Observatory has collated the evidence on whether migrants pay more in taxes than they receive in services. Almost all the studies shows that they do.
MIGRANTS
V1
2,437
Let's face it fairly. Muslims are a problem in my opinion, they should go back where they came from.
If we exclude them from a country, we are not in a position to treat them fairly.
MUSLIMS
V4
1,218
Islam is not a peaceful religion.
To assert that Islam is not peaceful is wrong. The Quran is not a white lie. It is full of statements promoting peace and inclusion. Whether you agree or not, this cannot be separated from the content of the Quran itself.
MUSLIMS
V2
112
Maybe the UN could talk to those asian and african nations responsible for 90%+ of the pollution in the oceans' instead of insisting on this bullshit about climate change.
The fact that ocean pollution is a huge environmental problems, does not rule out that climate change is a global problem too, and everyone should help to combat it.
other
V1
4,232
Islam is a religion of violence.
Does it matter what you say, when the Quran just proves the contrary? All people are created equal, and Islam is a religion of peace.
MUSLIMS
V6_lab
2,683
Muslims have no place in civilised Europe.
Europeans have always had a lot of Muslim friends and relatives. They have helped make our continent what it is.
MUSLIMS
V5
1,676
We shouldn't welcome Muslims. They are most likely to perpetrate terrorist attacks in Europe.
Muslims have been and continue to be a part of Europe for centuries. They have given so much to our society and culture. They have enriched our lives and we should not be afraid of them.
other
V3
2,722
Muslims have nothing to contribute to our society.
Muslims are part of our society. They have always contributed to our success. They are our brothers and sisters.
MUSLIMS
V5
541
They are fine in the trailer parks.
No parent of any ethnicity would be happy to raise their children in the trailer parks, where there is neither drinking water nor electricity!
other
V1
4,059
Islam is a sickness. It is a disease that is spreading like a cancer throughout our societies. It is time for Europe to get rid of this evil.
Islam is a religion of peace. If you were serious about peace, you would not be promoting an extreme and discriminatory view of this religion.
MUSLIMS
V6_lab
4,286
Feminism is a movement dedicated to the subordination and domination of men.
Feminism is a movement that says that there are certain 'man' prerogatives that are valid for women as well. How can you argue with that?
WOMEN
V6_lab
3,307
Physically disabled folks are all angry and useless.
At least they are well aware of the negative effects of unjust discrimination on them and on people with other disabilities.
DISABLED
V6_sbf