Yeah, it’s not like paycheques provide the means to buy food and housing or anything.

You need to go back and read what "oppression" means because plenty of men get rubbish pay cheques too, it might be unfair, it might make life difficult, but it's not "oppression".

No don't do this. We can improve everywhere, Don't excuse injustices in one situations just because other situations are worse. That's just so wrong. Parellel to : "Look , stop fussing about your finger being cut off - other people have their hand cut off" mentality. No one should have to suffer any degree of oppression or inequality.

Oh I definitely agree with that. Thats what the guy was saying.

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Yeah, as these women in Afghanistan are being raped, beaten, murdered and starved, I shall be sure to remind them how "oppressed" you are.

Okay, I knew you would say something like this. Because the vast amount of your posts lack critical thinking. If you read what I wrote I said that they are in a dangerous situation. Just because they are being killed for fighting for their rights does not negate that women in the US and other parts of the world are still oppressed. And that is what this man alluded to. This is not an all or nothing thing. Their oppression does not mean that we in the US aren't as well. It simply means they are in a more critical situation and certainly need more help. I was at no point comparing this to what goes on the US every day. But when you stop looking at the big picture, you risk going backward.

https://www.dailywire.com/news/shameful-member-of-british-parliament-tears-into-biden-over-afghanistan-speech?itm_source=parsely-api&utm_source=cnemail&utm_medium=email&utm_content=081921-news&utm_campaign=position6

And that is exactly what you have done. You think that all "oppression" is the same and that if you "cure it" here, then everything will be La La Land everywhere.

You are such a moronic idiot. I SPECIFICALLY said, that not all oppression is the same. But don't be fooled into thinking that women in the US are not still oppressed. Why don't you go over there and fight for women's rights if you're such an expert?

They have it bad yes Lara, but guess what? All women in the world are still seen and treated as less than by all of society. So yes we are all oppressed in many different ways. There is no one way about it.

Why is it that some people think everything is an all or nothing thing? This person seems to think since women in Islamic countries are threatened with death simply for thinking, that that negates the women who get paid less here, or have their asses grabbed by their bosses. No, that's not oppression in her little sphere, I guess. Another example is when you tell someone you care about animal abuse and they ask "but what about abused children?". As if we don't have room in our hearts to be outraged by both. I may not be explaining this well, but this person never thinks things through here.

You said it so much better than me louloubelle!!

Nah, you're very eloquent. It's nice to know that I'm not the only one that thinks this way.

Afghanistan has NEVER gotten out of the Stone Age. You really think that they want to?

Lou- Upvote from me!!

You are out of your depth when you try to justify slavery as being better because you are "allowed" to live. What happens when some random person kills you or your kids or commits some other crime? Who are you gonna call? The people who did it? Or just submit?

Are you actually listening to yourself? Do you even know how to read? Who was "justifying slavery"? You're really insane, aren't you?

https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/world/daughter-describes-watching-the-taliban-beat-mother-to-death-after-she-said-she-couldnt-cook-for-them/ar-AANsTMx?li=BBnb7Kz

So go over there, if you're so brave.

I cannot imagine this, although having been born during the Cold War, I have heard stories. And even from the outside, I can appreciate just how dangerous a time it was. When I was a kid and we'd watch the Olympics, we would always wonder which of the athletes would try to defect.

Same here - even if they are older. Nightmares are made of me helplessly watch them get tortured/raped - I can't even fathom living with myself if I was the cause and I was smart enough to know possible consequences. Also, I apologize for initally sounding snarky on the other post. Not a good excuse, but I'm having an off day. Hope your day is lovely and mine is better tomorrow! :)

You see where children die from cancer, or accidents, and frankly, I have no idea how a mother could carry on. I just know I would snap. Yep, put me right in an institution, because my mind would be mush. And, Nope, not snarky, perfectly acceptable. At any time we may feel strongly on something, based on our own experiences. Passion is a hard thing to keep under a rug. I've read enough of your posts to know that we do see eye to eye on many things. And if we don't on all, well that makes for critical thinking. And how boring a world would it be if we didn't disagree sometimes?

I don't think any decision is easy, I certainly wouldn't call any woman not stepping up a fool because I'm not in their situation. I would not want to see my daughter raped in front of me, my son and husband beheaded... because I was worried about being foolish. And I think you're being foolish in thinking it is that simple to stop a totalitarian rule.

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It ISN'T simple, but if you want to continue living under a regime that decides if you live or die and they can kill you any time they want, you are just submitting. Granted, you probably will die. BUT if you are afraid to die for freedom then you have no freedom and you shouldn't expect someone else to die for your freedom. I guess if they give you "free s**t" you will submit. Right?

You are missing my point. I would gladly die. BUT will I sacrifice my family to horrible death with my choice?

Zophra, the normal people here absolutely understand what you're saying, this troll can spout her claptrap about fighting for what's right, but where is she? I want to see her go there if she has the answer.

I don't know if it makes a difference, but I wonder how old she is, does she have children, is she well-read on history, religion, and atrocities across the globe... so many factors go into my opinion. Probably same with you. Ignorance is bliss... or stupid blind bravery.

OK, so fighting or agreeing to them being enslaved. Yeah, I get it.

https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/world/daughter-describes-watching-the-taliban-beat-mother-to-death-after-she-said-she-couldnt-cook-for-them/ar-AANsTMx?li=BBnb7Kz

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