Yes I’ve noticed this too and like I say, I have only shared the deaf argument with like-minded people. For them it’s another lightbulb moment, but in the direction they are already moving. I think one reason I haven’t relied on the deaf angle is I’ve felt they will dismiss it even though it makes a ton of sense. I also think sometimes the stronger the argument (at least logically) the more flippantly they will dismiss it because on some level that’s their best move. They don’t want to be in a position of arguing against the deaf so they don’t want to get into it. The one time I felt the deaf angle would really work was the Tik Tok video of the deaf woman in her car crying after being refused service. I know a lot of liberals were mocking her, but one on one with someone, I think the emotion there could have been effective.
I really like the “bully” angle though. I think it’s ridiculous when adults use the word “bullying” but I definitely sense how for them this word just stops them.
Yes I’ve noticed this too and like I say, I have only shared the deaf argument with like-minded people. For them it’s another lightbulb moment, but in the direction they are already moving. I think one reason I haven’t relied on the deaf angle is I’ve felt they will dismiss it even though it makes a ton of sense. I also think sometimes the stronger the argument (at least logically) the more flippantly they will dismiss it because on some level that’s their best move. They don’t want to be in a position of arguing against the deaf so they don’t want to get into it. The one time I felt the deaf angle would really work was the Tik Tok video of the deaf woman in her car crying after being refused service. I know a lot of liberals were mocking her, but one on one with someone, I think the emotion there could have been effective.
I really like the “bully” angle though. I think it’s ridiculous when adults use the word “bullying” but I definitely sense how for them this word just stops them.