We Can’t Fight Climate Change Without Fighting for Gender Equity - two non-problems combine when you 'ask the other question'

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[–]Masterblaster 2 insightful - 1 fun2 insightful - 0 fun3 insightful - 1 fun -  (2 children)

I hate the substitution of the word “equity” for “equality.” They are different words with different meanings.

[–]iamonlyoneman[S] 2 insightful - 1 fun2 insightful - 0 fun3 insightful - 1 fun -  (0 children)

It's not a substitution. People who care about FIGHTing climate change are likely to buy this equity-based logic. People who understand things a bit better will understand this is a horrifying line of thinking for equality-lovers.

[–]jet199Instigatrix 1 insightful - 1 fun1 insightful - 0 fun2 insightful - 1 fun -  (0 children)

Also gender for sex.

Sex equality of opportunity is preferable to gender equity (equal outcomes for people in dresses and heels???).

[–]Davethe_blank_ 2 insightful - 1 fun2 insightful - 0 fun3 insightful - 1 fun -  (2 children)

women and minorities hardest hit, and we have to fix the climate because women and the poor will take it in the ass so hard if we don't. White men will be fine as always. because women and minorities are always the hardest hit. Just got keep driving it home, it's those evil white men.

[–]iamonlyoneman[S] 1 insightful - 2 fun1 insightful - 1 fun2 insightful - 2 fun -  (0 children)

Right. Now you're getting it. If you'd be so kind as to not object while we steamroll your national and personal sovereignty in the name of equity that would be fantastic thanks!

[–]jet199Instigatrix 1 insightful - 1 fun1 insightful - 0 fun2 insightful - 1 fun -  (0 children)

Old white men could be a solution.

If we sent them all outside on nice days their shiny white scalps could reflect the sun's heat back up into space.

[–]iamonlyoneman[S] 1 insightful - 1 fun1 insightful - 0 fun2 insightful - 1 fun -  (0 children)

"research"

[–]SoCo 1 insightful - 1 fun1 insightful - 0 fun2 insightful - 1 fun -  (0 children)

Standard Motte-and-bailey fallacy position.