Post #2417850
2026-01-28 16:55 UTC
@fulanigirl@mstdn.social I 💯 agree with the substance of this argument. We need to reckon with who we've been, who we've *chosen* to be, who we very much still are. Platitudes meant to make people feel better instead of dealing with injustice is honestly despicable.
And yet - I think this phrase sometimes serves a different purpose. When people are using it to say, I reject who we've been; I am choosing who we are from now on and putting action to it - I think this can be a powerful expression of change.
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@fulanigirl@mstdn.social 2026-01-28 16:58
@independentpen@mas.to I hear you but here's a better way to do it that doesn't allow those who willfully close their eyes to reality: This is who we are but we don't have to be that. We can be better. Yeah? It acknowledges the reality and incorporates the rejection. Not as catchy for the press quotes, but its truthful.