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The only reason we have terrorist attacks is that Muslims are allowed to live in our country.
If you truly cared about terrorist attacks in our country you would call for the prosecution of the perpetrators, not blame all Muslims.
V4
MUSLIMS
2,209
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?
V5
MUSLIMS
2,713
3,155
We are at war with Islam. They should all be killed.
We are not at war with Islam. Islam is a religion, and people are free to choose which religion to follow.
V6_sbf
MUSLIMS
3,155
3,576
We should eliminate gays. They mustn't be allowed to be so faggots.
Maybe it is better to give them the option to choose for themselves, whatever gender they are attracted to.
V6_kc
LGBT+
3,576
288
Jews are Christ Killers.
If we were to strictly adhere to facts, the Crucifixion is a roman capital punishment.
V1
JEWS
288
2,790
Arab people are a menace to our society and bring injustice and violence into our world.
I think the Arab community is more than capable of coming together and creating a more just and peaceful world.
V5
other
2,790
3,485
Feminism is a anti-males ideology that denies the value of a man's manhood and aims to subvert the will of the male.
Feminism is all about empowerment and the right of every human being to be respected and protected. It is not about denying anybody's values.
V6_sbf
WOMEN
3,485
4,642
Muslim folks are all suicide bombers.
How can you be sure that they are all terrorists if you can't find any evidence of terrorism in the actions of most of them?
V6_mix
MUSLIMS
4,642
3,681
My faith is that to put an end to Muslims would be best for all: they want to exterminate us.
My faith is not to exterminate anyone, whatever their faith is. Someone's faith and belief in a different religion must be respected.
V6_kc
MUSLIMS
3,681
1,906
Those Muslim mongrels are always trying to cause trouble, create problems for everyone, and make their religion popular. They are our enemies, just like ISIS and Boko Haram.
I know where you are coming from, but I find it hard to understand the argument that if ISIS and Boko Haram are our enemies then all Muslims are our enemies.
V3
MUSLIMS
1,906
1,070
Women do nothing but spend their husbands money.
On the contrary, many women are working mothers who contribute to the costs of the family and childcare.
V2
WOMEN
1,070
1,773
Women are weak, they have no intervention capacity in their own life.
In every society and culture there are women who are strong, independent and capable of leading a good life.
V3
WOMEN
1,773
2,680
Muslims are just a problem in my opinion, they should go back where they came from.
We are giving a chance to people who are willing to improve their lives and work in our country. Why do you think they are a problem to us?
V5
MUSLIMS
2,680
1,828
Jews should stop whining: the few left are the most favored people in America.There are many other religions that are persecuted today.
Jews have been persecuted because of their religion and culture, and now they are a group of people who are still suffering injustice and discrimination. There are many other religions that are persecuted, that's true, but a small minority doesn't suffer less.
V3
JEWS
1,828
4,770
I don't like gays, I don't want to be around them. I want to watch them thrown in jail.
We should treat everyone as if they came from our same family. LGBT+ people are not different.
V6_mix
LGBT+
4,770
2,430
Muslim is the worst possible word to describe a human.
If someone said the same thing about your religion, you might think they were joking. Are you?
V4
MUSLIMS
2,430
4,085
No nigga should have the right to vote.
A blanket ban on the rights of an entire group of people is illegal. A ban can only be applied to single individuals... but is it consistent with the idea of a tolerant and diverse society?
V6_lab
POC
4,085
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.
V2
other
1,473
2,678
Islam is a death cult, it is a criminal ideology that promotes intolerance, violence and chaos.
Islam is about acceptance, not a death cult. In your opinion, what makes it criminal?
V5
MUSLIMS
2,678
3,056
Gay men are annoying.
They're not all that annoying. Gay men are normal guys who find love and/or sex with someone of their own sex.
V6_sbf
LGBT+
3,056
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.
V5
MUSLIMS
2,740
4,908
mentally disabled people are anti-social
From a 'neurotypical' perspective, this is not always true: for example people with Williams syndrome have below average intelligence but show higher empathy.
V6_mix
DISABLED
4,908
816
Muslims have nothing to contribute to our society.
How about the money they contribute to our economy, their expertise and knowledge, their culture, tasty food. Should I go on?
V1
MUSLIMS
816
3,003
If a woman does not want to be a homemaker, then she is a bitch.
I've never heard of a woman being a 'bitch' for wanting a stable income. I think you are confusing the meaning of these words.
V5
WOMEN
3,003
2,431
Muslims are incapable of love.
Islam is about love not hate.
V4
MUSLIMS
2,431
1,770
The Gypsies are not my brothers.
The Gypsies have been persecuted for thousands of years. They have always been an ethnic minority facing discrimination. They are human beings, like the rest of us, and deserve to be considered as such.
V3
other
1,770
4,422
Muslims have no place in civilised Europe.
Muslims are welcome in this country as long as they respect our laws. And we should try to live in our society in a non-discriminatory way.
V6_lab
MUSLIMS
4,422
4,618
Migrants are a burden to the host country.
In many cases it is the opportunities offered by European states that attracts foreign workers to work for them. They are a great contribution to the host country, rather than the other way around.
V6_mix
MIGRANTS
4,618
1,459
Women are basically childlike, they remain this way most of their lives.
Of course a woman won't remain a child most of her life. Otherwise you can't call them women. Your statement just reflects the patriarchy
V2
WOMEN
1,459
783
Islam is just a moon cult masquerading as a religion.
Yes, a 'moon cult' that has been around for thousands of years, has holy books, formed the basis for many early and modern societies. Sounds a lot like any other real religion to me?
V1
MUSLIMS
783
138
The Nazis sucked at killing Jews… everywhere you look there’s a holocaust survivor.
The holocaust was hugely tragic, and we are blessed to have survivors to teach us what pure evil is. So not to make the same mistakes over and over again.
V1
JEWS
138
529
Gays are just sick. It is an abomination
Do you consider it a disease like cold or flu?
V1
LGBT+
529
3,600
Immigrants are a burden to the host country.
How about this: there are many people from other countries here, but they are not a 'burden', rather they are 'citizens'.
V6_kc
MIGRANTS
3,600
2,004
Jews are addicted to their religion and take their religion literally.
I am sure you do not mean what you say: it is extremely discriminatory.
V4
JEWS
2,004
4,764
LGBT+ people are a burden to society.
Its unclear why you assert this.... how can you blame others for their own identity?
V6_mix
LGBT+
4,764
627
Some races have lower physical and cognitive abilities, the sooner we accept this, the better it will be for humanity.
On the contrary: believing that all humans are created equal is beneficial for humanity.
V1
other
627
3,771
All these LGBT-faggots should be banned.
You are allowed to be a gay, or lesbian, or bisexual, or transgender, or intersex, or queer, or transvestite, or tranny, or asexual, pansexual, BDSM, or any other sexual orientation you want, as long as you aren't harming anyone.
V6_kc
LGBT+
3,771
1,116
Jews only want state control and can't be trusted to meddle in local matters.
Despite what you might hear, Jews don't need state control. We have a democratic system of government which already guarantees Jewish and non Jewish people all necessary rights to live in our society.
V2
JEWS
1,116
3,674
The Quran is a mysoginistic book, it encourages rape and violence against women.
Islam is not about oppressing women. Instead it is about love and respect for all human beings.
V6_kc
MUSLIMS
3,674
3,677
Muslims are different from us in so many ways, and they have no place in our country.
There are many cultures, religions and beliefs that are accepted in our country, and they are all welcome.
V6_kc
MUSLIMS
3,677
3,171
Black folks cannot support their families. Their lives have no value.
I find this sort of social commentary distasteful. Black lives matter too!
V6_sbf
POC
3,171
2,183
Muslims in the UK are a burden to society.
You are simply not aware of how Islam has historically and socially impacted on our country and people. A lot of Muslims live in the UK and contribute very much to our society.
V4
MUSLIMS
2,183
2,844
Migrants steal our jobs
A lot of migrants have worked hard for the improvement of our society. To say that they steal our jobs is absurd.
V5
MIGRANTS
2,844
2,291
Women are just objects for men. If they are ugly, they have no value.
A woman's value is defined not by her anatomy, but by who she is as a person.
V4
WOMEN
2,291
1,997
I, as a man, don't hate women. I don't discriminate them. But feminists are a group of exalted bitches wanting to take the power. And this is equality for them.
Equality isn't about a certain group; it is about the society in which we live. You might be right in saying that this is the problem, but to define a problem by reference to a specific radical group is to completely misunderstand the nature of the system in general.
V3
WOMEN
1,997
2,771
Black people are not human, they are nothing but trouble to this country.
This is an accusation that is often levelled at people of any race or religion, regardless of their alleged inferiority. It is time to stop accusing people of colour of being less human just for being different.
V5
POC
2,771
4,592
Migrants have no place here, we can't accept them.
There are many cultures, many languages, many religions, that are not mutually exclusive. To imply that they are somehow not acceptable is a misuse of the truth.
V6_mix
MIGRANTS
4,592
3,549
Jews are nasty and selfish, they are a race different to us. Precisely, they don't belong to human race at all.
Why do you think that? I think it is true that they are different from some in their beliefs, but that doesn't make them any less human.
V6_kc
JEWS
3,549
2,627
We cannot bring in tens of thousands of new immigrants, or bring in millions more refugees, but I think we should at least try to alleviate the migration crisis and we should not accept the ills of Islam.
Let's face it: people in need came to our shores. They are our brothers and sisters. We should be there for them.
V5
other
2,627
3,162
African Americans are essentially animals, incapable of feeling love.
Imagine someone felt the same way about you and found you to be the antithesis of human because of your skin color?
V6_sbf
POC
3,162
662
Fat people are a burden to society because of their unhealthy and reckless choices.
For most people, obesity is not a choice, at all.
V1
other
662
292
Jews think they are better than everyone else
Jews do not view being Jewish as an exclusive status for accessing God's glory. So how can they feel superior?
V1
JEWS
292
2,178
Islam is a disease and a cancer on our societies.
We do not have a 'cancer' on our societies. Instead we are actually creating hate through the idea that a group of people is comparable to a disease.
V4
MUSLIMS
2,178
2,793
Jews should not be allowed to vote
They are entitled to vote, I just don't think it is your place to tell them what to do with their citizenship.
V5
JEWS
2,793
892
The West is heading in the direction of Fascism, because Jews are planning to install a world dictator.
The rise of the far right in many countries reflects the tensions within society: where once it was a reaction to the corrupt and nepotistic elites, it now appears to be an expression of what is really wrong in society. Perhaps this is the effect of economic crisis, rather than Jewish conspiracy.
V2
JEWS
892
1,403
Islam is a toxic ideology which has no place in 21st Century Britain.
Islam is a world religion, its followers are all over the world. Diversity of thought and tolerance is what makes the Britain of 21st Century.
V2
MUSLIMS
1,403
3,168
Black people are just a bunch of animals that shouldn't exist in our world.
Humans are born equal, and we all have the potential to be just as good as we want to be. Why do you think that some people are not human?
V6_sbf
POC
3,168
908
All Jews are criminals.
Although antisemitism is a pervasive and longstanding problem in many parts of the world, it has historically been particularly strong and sustained in our country. Your statement is a further evidence of this.
V2
JEWS
908
3,838
If a woman does not want to be a mother, then she is a bitch.
Motherhood should be a choice, exactly like being a misogynist.
V6_kc
WOMEN
3,838
3,470
That's the problem with feminism: it only benefits the very rich, and gives them permission to discriminate against men.
Feminism is about creating a more equal society, and not about oppressing men.
V6_sbf
WOMEN
3,470
3,796
I hate migrants: they are criminals, they are rapists, they are a burden to our society.
They are people too: we all know people in need of help.
V6_kc
MIGRANTS
3,796
4,593
People from the underdeveloped world who cometo this country are just too different from us. They are the true problem.
All countries in the world have different cultures and different beliefs. We should try to understand the true situation of those people and accept them.
V6_mix
MIGRANTS
4,593
3,176
Women aren't entitled to the same rights as men. They are inferior under the law.
Women are not inferior under the law, nor men are. There can't be such thing as discrimination by sex, and women cannot be excluded from our society on the basis of their gender.
V6_sbf
WOMEN
3,176
1,878
Religious islamic fanaticism is on the rise in Europe, this is a direct result of the migrant crisis.
Migrants come to Europe from all over the world and many of them are fleeing wars, poverty and discrimination. They are often persecuted for their religion. It is important not to demonise them, but rather to understand what causes them to leave their countries.
V3
other
1,878
3,657
Muslims are violent and should be banned.
Many Muslims around the world are peaceful people who have helped create much of the wealth of our country. It is not a bad thing to have different beliefs and ways of life.
V6_kc
MUSLIMS
3,657
554
migrants rape our women.
Unfortunately, violence against women is a social plague without colour. You think most of the rapes in Italy are committed by Italian men, who are often their partners.
V1
MIGRANTS
554
2,273
Our women are nothing but objects to be dominated by the men of the Western world.
The Western world is a great cultural, political and intellectual achievement if women are allowed to freely choose for their own happiness.
V4
WOMEN
2,273
4,339
Jews don't belong here, because they aren't a true part of our country.
I think that Jews are a part of our country. Why would they need your consent?
V6_lab
JEWS
4,339
3,780
Same sex attraction is a mental disorder and should be discouraged.
Attempts to prove this failed miserably because sexual orientation is gifted by nature as part of a person's unique identity, not something subject to the vagaires of redundant ideas.
V6_kc
LGBT+
3,780
1,607
I'm tired of seeing gay people around, they should be let alone.
The lack of support and help to the gay community is a major problem, and this is why we should all do our best to stop discrimination, instead of spreading it.
V3
LGBT+
1,607
4,847
Blacks are the problem.
People of colour make up the 13% of the U.S. population, but their imprisonment rate is falling.
V6_mix
POC
4,847
4,451
Islam is incompatible with Western civilization.
The overwhelming majority of Muslims in the West are in favor of an open and multicultural society. Why should we target them for this? Why don't we target our real enemies instead?
V6_lab
MUSLIMS
4,451
669
Societal disapproval of fatty may encourage them to take healthier habits.
Societal disapproval can encourage bullying of overweight and obese populations, thus contributing to the problem rather than the solution.
V1
other
669
4,206
Those who come in the UK from other countries should be expelled or excluded.
People migrating in the UK have the right to live and work there. They should not be expelled or excluded because of their origin.
V6_lab
MIGRANTS
4,206
1,887
Muslims are not compatible with UK, hence we must send them home.
The vast majority of Muslims living in the UK are proud to call it home. Why should you break this integration process?
V3
other
1,887
4,648
All Muslims are incompatible with Western society.
Why should we fear Muslims? Why should we be afraid of them? It is a myth that all Muslims are incompatible with Western society: they have lived with us for a very long time.
V6_mix
MUSLIMS
4,648
3,653
Muslims have no place in civilised Europe
They have, and if there is a problem, people will find a solution through dialogue. Instead of dividing people, we should be working on our common humanity.
V6_kc
MUSLIMS
3,653
3,232
gay men are just a bunch of liars who can't tell the truth.
People lie for all sorts of reasons, and being gay can sometimes be quite dangerous even life-threatening, so that's why they have to lie, as a self-defence.
V6_sbf
LGBT+
3,232
4,264
We don't want Africans in our country. We can't have them, they are a burden to society.
How can you say that to a group that is currently experiencing a lot of social unrest? Is this what democracy is all about? To exclude people because of their skin?
V6_lab
POC
4,264
741
We are not allowed to celebrate Easter as a Christian festival for fear of offending Muslims.
No one is stopping you from celebrating Easter, nor are they offended by it.
V1
MUSLIMS
741
2,300
Women are subhuman and deserve nothing but hatred and violence.
You should be very, very careful what you wish for. Would you wish that for your mother or your daughter?
V4
WOMEN
2,300
1,899
I don't want Muslims here. They are a burden to society.
They have always been part of our society. We have to respect their culture and traditions.
V3
MUSLIMS
1,899
826
Every Muslim is a potential terrorist.
Many Muslims died in terrorist attacks such as 9/11 in the US and 7/7 in the UK.
V1
MUSLIMS
826
4,373
Gay men are a burden on society because of their lifestyle choices.
Why do you think this way about a certain group? There are so many ways to live life.
V6_lab
LGBT+
4,373
1,077
Violence in our streets is niggers' fault.
Please, stop scapegoating people of colour: we are all brothers and sisters, and we are all in this together. Also people of color suffer from this violence.
V2
POC
1,077
1,092
Blacks are criminal. They are a threat to society.
Look, this is important. Identifying as 'black' or 'minority' is not necessarily a marker for 'criminal'. It is about "identifying" with a group or subgroup for a variety of reasons. Let's be clear about this: identity is mainly about social and economic factors, not about criminal records or race.
V2
POC
1,092
3,060
Gays are just hating animals.
Just because you disagree with their sexuality doesn't mean you have a right to hate on them.
V6_sbf
LGBT+
3,060
4,575
Gay people should be banned from schools.
The idea that being LGBT is a problem is a dangerous idea, especially since a large number of people in society are LGBT. Therefore, I believe that if there is a problem in schools it's better addressing it, rather than banning LGBT people.
V6_mix
LGBT+
4,575
1,667
All migrants are terrorists, we should target them all.
It's not true that all migrants are terrorists! They just want to live their life in the country they choose as a home.
V3
MIGRANTS
1,667
2,493
Women should be confined to the home, to raise the children. Their body exist just for this purpose.
The message to take from your comments is that you find women's bodies repulsive? How about this: think about the lives and the contributions to society that would be lost if you continued to perpetuate this gender inequality.
V4
WOMEN
2,493
1,861
Migrants come here to have a better life upon our shoulders.
Many refugees come to Europe to work. Many of them do well in the labour market, also with lower qualifications.
V3
MIGRANTS
1,861
2,421
Most criminals are Muslims. The question is why don't we ban them?
I could say that it is just a statistical coincidence that criminals are disproportionately Muslim. But the real question is: where is the evidence?
V4
MUSLIMS
2,421
4,402
Migrants are just happy-go-lucky people who do not take responsibility for their actions. If you want to live here you have to work.
The vast majority of migrants who arrive in the UK are willing to work. They simply do not want to be discriminated against just for being foreigners.
V6_lab
MIGRANTS
4,402
4,330
Jews don't belong here. They have nothing to contribute to Europe.
The European Union includes Jewish people and, they have a part to play in our society.
V6_lab
JEWS
4,330
3,941
Islam is a totalitarian ideology that promotes death by stoning for blasphemy and slavery.
The Koran contains nothing that I would consider a problem. So why do you say that it is a totalitarian ideology?
V6_kc
MUSLIMS
3,941
696
LGBTs just want to brainwash our children. They should not be taught about gender identity and sexual orientation in school.
Understanding gender diversity would break down stereotypes and reduce sexism.
V1
LGBT+
696
750
Muslims have no place in civilised Europe.
Oh, the same Muslims who contribute more than 31 billion pounds to economy and who give more to charity than other religious groups. Link to MEND factsheet.
V1
MUSLIMS
750
2,367
My fear is that immigrants will not make our country any better.
A lot of immigrants feel insecure and unsafe in their own country, if we want to make our country better, we need to make sure everyone, immigrant or not, feels safe and protected.
V4
MIGRANTS
2,367
3,743
Children with Down Syndrome should be isolated, because in any case normal children would make them feel different.
Despite the negative stereotypes, many children with Down Syndrome enjoy regular playtime and interacting with other children.
V6_kc
DISABLED
3,743
3,955
Muslims have no place in civilised Europe.
The EU is a great success story, it has given birth to some of the greatest ideas in history, and is the envy of the world thanks to Muslims as well. We should let those ideas and achievements speak for themselves.
V6_kc
MUSLIMS
3,955