If being asked to wear a mask in some places during a global pandemic is really the greatest "oppression" you've ever faced in your life, you seriously do not know how charmed a life you've had.
When I tell people children are being slaughtered, and they want to know which children before moving into outrage mode or justification mode - that mentality, that conditional humanity, is exactly the problem.
If you say:
“Using torture is fine, because we’re fighting terrorists.”
“Killing civilians is acceptable, because we’re fighting terrorists.”
“Bombing schools, hospitals & press is OK, because we’re fighting terrorists.”
Then you’d probably make a pretty good terrorist
I’m not gay.
I’m not Muslim.
I’m not a senior.
I’m not Hungarian.
I’m not trans.
I’m not black.
I’m not a refugee.
I don’t have a disability.
I’m not a woman.
I’m not homeless.
But if I don’t defend everyone’s rights, how can I expect anyone to defend mine?
