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We are not homophobes, we want to help them to become normal again.
This is another type of anti-gay prejudice, in that the source is a lack of understanding about LGBT and human rights.
V6_sbf
LGBT+
3,340
1,989
I'm sick and tired of whining females. Being oppressed is just an individual problem, they will eventually get over it.
Oh, think about it for a while, it's not that simple. Being oppressed is a social problem and requires social change.
V3
WOMEN
1,989
673
Societal disapproval of fatty may encourage them to take healthier habits without directly being bullied.
People tend to choose the most direct and simplest way of enforcing conformity, so it's unlikely that bullying of overweight people would change into "societal disapproval" strategies.
V1
other
673
3,761
The Jews are manipulating our world for their benefit.
I think this comment indicates an ignorance of the topic at hand.
V6_kc
JEWS
3,761
2,886
Muslims are just an inferior people who do not deserve our rights.
Muslims have always been part of our society, and they are increasingly part of our country. They are our brothers and sisters, and we should respect their rights as much as ours.
V5
MUSLIMS
2,886
3,911
Migrants have no place in our society, and this is their own fault.
How about we stop blaming other people for our shortcomings and try to make the world a better place?
V6_kc
MIGRANTS
3,911
4,250
Islam is incompatible with Western culture, it should be banned.
I think it is important to remember that Islam is about peace and tolerance. Is it wrong to celebrate diversity and accept different beliefs?
V6_lab
MUSLIMS
4,250
1,561
Feminism is a dangerous ideology that is poisoning our youth with its 'rape culture'.
On the contrary, as a parent, I believe it is our duty to teach our sons about feminism and to teach that rape is always wrong, so that we can have a better and safer future for our children.
V3
WOMEN
1,561
1,848
If I could discover that my future baby is gay, I'd consider abortion.
Every human being has the right to life, regardless of sexual orientation.
V3
LGBT+
1,848
4,566
Gay men are all perverts.
LGBT+ people are often harassed, bullied and even murdered. The police cannot protect everyone from bigotry and violence, so it is very harmful to speak of gay people as if they were all affected by harmful tendencies.
V6_mix
LGBT+
4,566
1,750
Muslim immigrants have no place in a modern democracy like the UK.
The majority of Muslim people who live in the UK are working. We should welcome them.
V3
MUSLIMS
1,750
4,737
Jews are different.
Your statement shows that you are not familiar with the term 'different'. If you did know the definition, you would find this line of thinking very annoying.
V6_mix
JEWS
4,737
3,638
The problem with Islam is that it is about killing infidels. It must be banned.
The only real problem with Islam is is how best to tackle Islamophobia!
V6_kc
MUSLIMS
3,638
3,850
Downy children should be isolated in special schools for their own interest.
How can you think that discriminated children are better off in such schools? It is neither for their own interest nor the other kids who miss the chance of learning to respect diversity.
V6_kc
DISABLED
3,850
380
migrants steal our jobs
They do low qualified jobs that perhaps most Italians do not want to do (e.g. agricultural work, foundry worker, etc.).
V1
MIGRANTS
380
3,938
Muslims have no place in civilised Europe.
The European Convention on Human Rights guarantees the freedom of religion and belief to adherents of all religions, including Islam.
V6_kc
MUSLIMS
3,938
222
Jews are Christ Killers.
Nowadays it is widely agreed upon that Jesus was executed by the Romans. The same Romans also executed tens of thousands of Jews by crucifixion, including two others on the day Jesus was executed.
V1
JEWS
222
4,115
We need a new world with a Jew-free Europe, and this can be achieved if we kill all the Jews.
I don't think it's necessary to create a new world , just a less violent one and mass genocide wouldn't help with that.
V6_lab
JEWS
4,115
920
According to the Bible, then gays are an abomination to God.
The Bible clearly teaches that everyone is born equal in dignity with the Lord.
V2
LGBT+
920
2,526
Migrants are not welcome here. They are not welcome in the modern European way of life.
The European Union welcomes people from a wide range of backgrounds, including those from different religions. It is up to member states to decide how to address these legitimate differences, but always in full compliance with human rights.
V5
MIGRANTS
2,526
2,021
Migration is the biggest contributor to poverty in our country.
On the contrary: migration is an important part of our economy, it helps to create new jobs for people and to boost our economy.
V4
MIGRANTS
2,021
1,098
The fact that they pose a threat is a good reason to deny their right to stay.
All countries have terrorism threats. We must protect ourselves from those threats, not from a generic 'they'.
V2
MIGRANTS
1,098
525
If they are nomads, they must be nomadic
For many Gypsies a nomadic life is a matter of necessity rather than culture.
V1
other
525
3,627
Refugees are a burden on society.
Refugees are welcome. We should welcome them with open arms. They are people fleeing wars with hopes for a better tomorrow.
V6_kc
MIGRANTS
3,627
1,951
Negroes create social problems so we must get rid of them.
That is not how it works: if you think there is a problem, then you need to work with the problem, not against it, otherwise things will just keep on getting worse. And, just for the record, I do not believe that POC are a social problem.
V3
POC
1,951
4,082
I miss the good old days when the West was ruled by whites, and blacks were subjugated.
History shows that people rise up against injustice and oppression. You should be proud to be a member of a civilized society where we are all equal.
V6_lab
POC
4,082
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?
V6_kc
MUSLIMS
3,950
860
Did you know that the rape epidemic in Europe is due to Muslim immigrants? They have been raping our children for many years with no counteraction from the police and government. Islam is a death cult!
That is what the headlines suggest BUT actual cases where migrants are the abuser are just a drop in the ocean compared to the total number of cases.
V1
MUSLIMS
860
2,830
Faggots are a burden to society.
The oppression of the gay community has become a problem. People deserve respect, regardless of their sexual preference.
V5
LGBT+
2,830
3,125
Muslims are no more compatible with our country than people born in 1421 are.
Maybe in order to be comfortable you have to make compromises with people who are different from you. Maybe that is what you are worried about.
V6_sbf
MUSLIMS
3,125
3,878
Faggots get easily offended by whatever we say to them.
Violence, inequality and insults are offensive, so what do you expect?.
V6_kc
LGBT+
3,878
4,740
Jewish folks are and have big noses.
Not all Jews are like that, and some have small noses. They are just like any other person!
V6_mix
JEWS
4,740
801
Don't call Islam a peaceful religion. Consult the evidence on Muslim child rapists. Children were raped by more than 10 people in a night, up to 100 in a week. Why is the media ignoring this?
Rape is a universal problem just like war and murder. There is no reason to attribute such crimes to a religious group.
V1
MUSLIMS
801
1,660
The country I love has become a laughing stock because of immigrants.
Everyone has the right to his or her own opinion and can speak out, but that doesn't mean they can express it in a racist way.
V3
MIGRANTS
1,660
317
Immigrants hurt the finance of our country by taking jobs and services without paying taxes.
Though some might claim that immigrants are taking job opportunities away from U.S. citizens, immigrants actually help to create new jobs. In fact, immigrants are twice as likely to start businesses as citizens born in the U.S., and companies owned by immigrants are more likely to hire employees than companies owned by...
V1
MIGRANTS
317
105
Took this in Wanstead, east London. An area with £1m+ houses. Beggars on the high st & someone sleeping on a bench. We cannot house our own people but bring in millions more. To point out that homelessness is due to uncontrolled immigration is to be smeared as 'racist. (Caption to a photo of a homeless person sleeping ...
Asylum seekers and refugees deserve our compassion, not condemnation.
V1
MIGRANTS
105
4,343
Jews control the world economy.
There is no proof for this claim. It is an opinion voiced by a few people with no evidence It isn't really true.
V6_lab
JEWS
4,343
3,748
People with Downs Syndrome are a problem: they are not able to work.
It is up to employers to determine if a person meets the requirements for a given job, and if they do, then there is no reason to restrict the job to a person without Downs syndrome.
V6_kc
DISABLED
3,748
2,274
Feminism should be dead and give place to a male-dominated world.
Feminism has always been in favour of women's rights. Now is time for us to open our hearts and minds and stop giving in to sexism.
V4
WOMEN
2,274
2,536
Migrants are just happy-go-lucky people with no moral code.
Immigrants are just like us, they have given their lives for our country. It is their right to be happy and to choose for themselves.
V5
MIGRANTS
2,536
1,085
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.
All crimes are crimes, regardless of whether or not they are committed by members of different racial or ethnic backgrounds.
V2
POC
1,085
3,025
Jews are a problem in many European countries because of their race and religion.
Jews are not a problem in European countries because of their religion. Why would they be a problem?
V6_sbf
JEWS
3,025
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?
V1
DISABLED
611
3,648
Muslims are a cancer spreading around the world.
Just because one religion has a large following does not make that religion a cancer. Such attempts at de-humanisation are tragic and destructive.
V6_kc
MUSLIMS
3,648
3,190
Women are nothing but trouble. They should stay home and raise their children.
Women are human beings with human rights. They have the same responsibilities as any other human beings.
V6_sbf
WOMEN
3,190
912
Do you like gays? Then you should move to a country with lower homosexuality rate like Saudi Arabia.
Let's face it, a country with a higher ratio of homosexuality would be of greater help in the fight against AIDS.
V2
LGBT+
912
4,295
Women are nothing but trouble to this country.
We live in a diverse society and there are women in all parts of the world. To suggest that they 'are nothing but trouble' is bigoted and misogynistic.
V6_lab
WOMEN
4,295
3,079
I am tired of immigrants ruining our countries.
The problem isn't the migrants, it is with the culture of hate towards who is born in another country.
V6_sbf
MIGRANTS
3,079
3,200
Women should not be allowed to vote, they are just a burden to society.
Just because they are not male, it does not mean that they should be discriminated against for who they are.
V6_sbf
WOMEN
3,200
3,452
Every single nigga should be ashamed of themselves.
There is no shame in being black, what is shameful is the lack of respect shown to people of colour.
V6_sbf
POC
3,452
779
What is the point in listening to Muslim women? They are all retarded.
Grow up.
V1
MUSLIMS
779
3,390
Immigrants are terrible.
Immigrants make a huge contribution to our country and society. They are a source of pride and opportunity for many, and I find it quite hard to see how their exclusion from our society would be a good thing.
V6_sbf
MIGRANTS
3,390
3,106
Muslims are not welcome here. They are not like us. They cannot coexist with us.
Muslims are indeed as welcome here as anyone else, as long as they respect the laws of the country.
V6_sbf
MUSLIMS
3,106
674
I'm not calling for bullying or body-shaming fat people, just for some societal disapproval.
This is just a terminological nuance. Once body-shaming of obese people is normalised by your definition of "societal disapproval", it will be difficult to ensure that individual members of society carefully consider their exact message before treating overweight people with rudeness.
V1
other
674
4,241
Muslims are a threat to British society.
Why do you feel threatened by Muslims? Respecting others is more important than anything, in any society.
V6_lab
MUSLIMS
4,241
91
What if our entire ruling class consisted of J-controlled paedophiles? That would explain a lot.
Explain what exactly?
V1
JEWS
91
2,901
Islam is a stupid religion, and it should be banned forever in the world.
We should be careful about telling people what to think, or what they can believe.
V5
MUSLIMS
2,901
850
We aren't allowed to build churches in their countries, why should they be allowed to build Mosques in ours?
Because we let people practise their religion here? Also, there a number of christian churches built in Pakistan so yes, we are allowed to build churches in Muslim countries too.
V1
MUSLIMS
850
4,724
Mentally disabled folks have no understanding.
You are wrong, they can understand the degrading treatment and derogatory speech towards them.
V6_mix
DISABLED
4,724
712
When woman start asking for rights they become like Nazi's, they worship misandrists and misanthropes like [Donna Hylton](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Donna_Hylton), who was invited to speak at the International Women's March, despite being convicted for murder and torture. These were not simply the actions of a few i...
Bad ideas/actions of individuals in a group are not representative of the group itself, unless that group endorses those ideas/actions.
V1
WOMEN
712
344
Immigrants are bringing diseases into the U.S.
On the contrary, according to the WHO, more than 100 countries have higher vaccination rates than U.S. Besaides the vast majority of immigrants arriving in the U.S. have been screened for health issues.
V1
MIGRANTS
344
766
The only ones in favour of Islam and Muslims are those ignorant about what it truly is.
Maybe the ones intolerant of Islam and Muslims are the ones that are ignorant about what it truly is?
V1
MUSLIMS
766
2,208
Muslims should not be allowed to vote, for they have no place in our country.
Since when has it been okay for people to be discriminated against based on their religion?
V4
MUSLIMS
2,208
933
We cannot have an army of millions of Muslims on our borders and then turn a blind eye to their sickness and terrorism.
The solution is not to keep the Mideast mired in civil war but to find and expose the terrorists that try to stoke fear and division among the populations.
V2
MUSLIMS
933
2,930
Islam is a death cult and doesn't deserve our respect.
Islam is a religion, and has always been about respect.
V5
MUSLIMS
2,930
2,914
Islamic is not a religion of peace, because hate and violence are not so.
Yes, Islam is about peace. It is a religion, not a platform for hate and violence.
V5
MUSLIMS
2,914
2,335
Migrants aren't just drowning our cities. They are also the reason why Europe is so fucked.
Why do you think this? What do you think they are going to do to us?
V4
MIGRANTS
2,335
488
More than half of the prisoners in our jails are foreigners
I've never been able to find any evidence for this assertion, although it gets repeated regularly.
V1
MIGRANTS
488
4,221
Muslims are a problem in so many European countries. Their religion is a problem to us.
The fact is, there are many Muslims living in European countries as a valuable part of the community. Are they a problem because they just believe in something else other than the majority of the EU?
V6_lab
MUSLIMS
4,221
2,691
Muslim have no place in a modern state. They should deny their faith, if they really wanted to live here.
Let's be honest, who wants to live in a country where the government is allowed to impose their religion on others?
V5
MUSLIMS
2,691
4,924
Jews control Hollywood.
Jews tend to make up a discrete amount of Hollywood actors, directors, producers, and so on. But this doesn't necessarily mean that they control the industry.
V6_mix
JEWS
4,924
4,886
Women are basically childlike, ignorant, incapable of serious thought and emotion.
There is no evidence that women are "childlike" or "ignorant". So how can you say something so baseless?
V6_mix
WOMEN
4,886
546
migrants rape our women.
The truth is that the rapes committed by foreigners have more media coverage. Data coming from institutional sources confirms this. [link]
V1
MIGRANTS
546
4,659
Niggas are just subhuman beings who should have no rights.
All humans are born equal in the eyes of the law, regardless of race. What you are saying seems a little extreme.
V6_mix
POC
4,659
563
Gays are perverts and must be isolated from society because they are practicing anal sex and spreading diseases such as HIV.
Did you know that research shows that about 10% of heterosexual women/men have had anal sex in the past year, with 25% having tried it at least once? [https://kinseyconfidential.org/common-anal-sex-heterosexual-couples/] Do you want to isolate them as well?
V1
LGBT+
563
3,645
The Koran, and the teachings of Islam are incompatible with Western culture.
Islam is a religion of peace. It is good that people are free to believe what they want, and this freedom is part of our culture.
V6_kc
MUSLIMS
3,645
2,068
why do we never talk about female-on-male rape? Isn't this a crime as well?
Rape is always a crime, whether a man or a woman is the victim. Rape is a crime regardless of gender. But male-on-female rape is prevailing by far.
V4
WOMEN
2,068
2,590
Faggots are not welcome here. The bigger the city, the bigger the "stay away" sign we must hang.
I don't know anyone who hates gays, I do know lots of people who are very proudly kind towards the queer community. They are happy with how they treat one another. You are more likely to encounter these open-minded people in places like New York or London.
V5
LGBT+
2,590
1,821
Persons with learning difficulties should be discouraged to attend primary school and they should be excluded from education.
Education is about development and learning, so if disadvantaged people are excluded, then the education system would be about learning exclusion and discrimination.
V3
DISABLED
1,821
4,911
mentally disabled folks are just dribbling mongoloids.
When asked to choose one adjective to describe their experience of someone with intellectual or developmental disabilities, people usually say 'mentally impaired' or 'mentally challenged.' To say 'dribbling mongoloid' is simply unacceptable in an inclusive society.
V6_mix
DISABLED
4,911
4,654
Black people are all diseased criminals, promiscuous sex addicts and thugs.
This is a generalisation. There is no evidence that black people are less healthy than other people, or that they have the characteristics you mentioned.
V6_mix
POC
4,654
1,622
This invasion is not acceptable at all!
Many have been welcomed here, according to the law. Why should they be denied a home?
V3
MIGRANTS
1,622
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?
V1
MUSLIMS
843
2,166
Muslims and migrants rape our girls.
Rape is not a Muslim issue, nor a migrants' one. It is a question of unacceptable violence, whoever the perpetrator is.
V4
other
2,166
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.
V3
MUSLIMS
1,751
3,076
Immigrants are a problem for the UK. They are now invading us.
Why do you think that the number of immigrants in the UK has increased? Have you seen any statistics on this?
V6_sbf
MIGRANTS
3,076
858
The world would be a better place without Muslims. They are only killing and raping our children.
In the UK, grooming gangs and their perpetrators are majorly White.
V1
MUSLIMS
858
1,028
Black race is subhuman, In Africa they keep their children in horrible conditions.
That is called poverty. Anyway, as long as children have access to clean drinking water, food and shelter, they will be OK.
V2
POC
1,028
3,877
This is not acceptable, to have all this faggots spreading HIV, it's not ok to tolerate this: we have to eradicate them.
This is not true. And it is important to note that this canard is used to persecute gay men.
V6_kc
LGBT+
3,877
1,296
Only the media are interested in the truth about refugees. I understand that you are trying to build bridges but to have so many immigrants is becoming increasingly toxic.
The press have a responsibility to provide a more truthful and up-to-date story, especially in a country such as ours, in a way that the misinformation that you also seem to be a victim of, can be reduced.
V2
MIGRANTS
1,296
4,757
Gay marriage is a way to bring back slavery and oppression.
Why do you think it would bring back slavery and oppression? What exactly is the connection between the marriage of homosexual people and the oppression you are talking about?
V6_mix
LGBT+
4,757
2,631
Muslims just want to kill us all.
Fear is not the answer to our problems. I think our problems would be much easier solved if we all got along.
V5
other
2,631
3,669
Muslims are terrorists.
So you think all Muslims are terrorists? Muslims are not defined by the act of a handful of extremists. Also, their religion is about love and unity.
V6_kc
MUSLIMS
3,669
2,737
Islam is an ideology of conquest and violence.
Islam is about love, and not about violence and conquest.
V5
MUSLIMS
2,737
1,707
Islam and non-muslims are incompatible. They have nothing to do with one another.
I do not understand how the diversity of humanity can be said to be in contradiction with the very basic human values of love and respect that we are striving for.
V3
MUSLIMS
1,707
846
Our government has brought Islamic invaders to our country, and now we see our girls and women damaged.
Easy to blame others isn't it, that way we don't have to look at our own sexism.
V1
MUSLIMS
846
441
It is not a coincidence that tuberculosis appears again with migrants invasion.
The countries with the highest incidence of tuberculosis in the world are from the Russian area, definitely not the ones from which migrants come from.
V1
MIGRANTS
441
4,368
LGBT+ people are a drain on society.
We should not be so judgmental. Just because someone is LGBT doesn't mean that they are a drain on society. They are like any other member of our community.
V6_lab
LGBT+
4,368
140
Women are basically childlike, they remain this way most of their lives. Soft and emotional. It has devastated our once great patriarchal civilizations.
Then you probably have never heard of Rosa Parks, Emmeline Pankhurst or Florence Nightingale, all women with a very strong personalities.
V1
WOMEN
140
1,491
Immigrants are only here to replace our talented people.
The choice to leave one's home country is likley to be one made out of fear and despiration, rather than one based on some half-baked conspiracy about 'replacement'.
V2
MIGRANTS
1,491