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[Weekly thread] How are you doing with your communities? (sopuli.xyz)

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[–] [email protected] 5 points 5 months ago (1 children)

I'm glad you and that other person dealt with things in the long run.

It can be hard to find positive aspects in much of what is going on around the world, but all is not lost. There are those out there helping migrants, bringing aid to warzones, and others doing great things. For anything bad we can find, there's an opposite story to tell about those who are trying to make it better. Rather than telling the stories about the villains, let us tell stories about the heroes more.

I occasionally think about changing my name, or at least coming up with an alt account for when I express my opinions rather than doing my work on Superbowl, but this is me at this point. I try to keep it civil and avoid anything controversial, but I think I'm on with who I am and how I present myself here. Just as IRL, not everyone will like me or my opinions, but that is ok as well.

[–] [email protected] 4 points 5 months ago (1 children)

For anything bad we can find, there’s an opposite story to tell about those who are trying to make it better. Rather than telling the stories about the villains, let us tell stories about the heroes more.

Hmm, I like your kindly, rather philosophical nature, too!

Rather than telling the stories about the villains, let us tell stories about the heroes more.

Oh, settle down there... We're all heroes & villains at the end of the day, didn't you get that memo?

[–] [email protected] 5 points 5 months ago (1 children)

I've mainly just been enjoying the stories from the It Could Happen Here podcast where they talk about their personal experiences working at the border. I've learned so much about the conditions there and learning about all the different people trying to come here despite what happens to them asking the way.

I'd much rather hear from those people helping than hearing more about Texas politicians making things worse. They also provide resources to learn how to get involved to help make things better. The news just tells the drama without providing any kind of answers or help, but there are stories of positivity to be found.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 5 months ago (1 children)

But... why is it even a QUESTION of extending some decency and goodwill, in such case? Illegal immigrants is NOT a real issue in the USA. In fact, it's a critical shortage.

Sorry, I'm a bit pissed-off. @[email protected]

[–] [email protected] 1 points 5 months ago

I don't think most people understand what all is involved in coming here, that not everyone can just get in a plane or bus or something and just magically end up in America or Germany or wherever.

Even as someone in favor of allowing everyone equal access and opportunity, I greatly misunderstood the dangers of coming here and how complex the process of coming into the country legally is.

Some people can be shitty people, but many just aren't informed of the facts. If you just take everyone as a bad person from the start, we just fight. We can calmly share facts and stories of what is really going on, and hopefully people will be receptive and their opinions can change. I feel most people are lied to about immigration or just uninformed all together.