In this context, the political divide isn't just about disagreements over policy or ideology—it's about fundamental differences in how we value and protect the rights and dignity of all individuals, regardless of their identity or background. The challenge is not just to bridge the divide through understanding and communication but to confront and dismantle harmful beliefs and practices that have real-world consequences for marginalized groups. This isn't just a matter of disagreement; it's a matter of justice and human rights.
As our society progresses in understanding various issues such as climate change, mental health, social science, and LGBTQ+ rights, we must adapt and evolve our perspectives based on new information and evidence. This growth is not an attack on tradition but rather a recognition that what may have once been accepted as normal can actually be harmful to certain individuals or groups.
It is crucial for everyone, regardless of political affiliation, to acknowledge the importance of recognizing and addressing harm caused by outdated beliefs or practices. Instead of viewing these changes as a threat to tradition, we should embrace the opportunity to create a more inclusive and just society. This requires a proactive approach in advocating for the rights of all individuals and continuously reevaluating our own beliefs and actions in light of new evidence and understanding.
The political divide extends beyond policy and ideology, reflecting differing values in upholding the rights and dignity of all individuals. The task at hand involves not only fostering understanding but also actively addressing harmful beliefs and practices harming marginalized groups. This issue transcends disagreement; it's a matter of justice and human rights.
Progressives recognize that evolving understanding is crucial, as new facts emerge that challenge past beliefs. Vegans exemplify this, acknowledging the sentience of animals and their capacity for emotions. Despite industries and individuals choosing to exploit them, knowledge and awareness must drive change for a more compassionate society.
What can I say that hasn't already been said? 
Lots of vegans are libs. And as it turns out lots of you socialist ain’t even vegan. What’s up with that?
Oof!
This may turn into a vegan struggle sesh.
I mentioned their veganism as a way to give context to them bringing up animal rights. As vegans who are non-libs and non-libs who are not vegan, let's just poke fun at this massive vegan
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I'm like the one vegan tankie I know IRL. Every single other vegan I know is a liberal or anarchist.
I actually know a vegan tankie irl who is not me!
Sadly, they don't wanna hang out, probably because I'm awkward and weird. But I know one nonetheless!
Same here. A lot of the MLs I know say they should be vegan "buuuuut.." <insert liberal reason why not veganism hard here>
Uphold Marxism-Leninism-Veganism!
I was talking to @BeamBrain@hexbear.net recently about how I feel so distant from many radical leftist vegans due to my tankieness, and he totally gets it, as we're both former anarchists.
Liberate animals from factory farms with Type 99s
o7. One day our animal comrades will be free, and no longer bred as commodities.
I'd be vegan for ideological reasons but I think with my dietary restrictions and issues it'd kill me.