Post by @leftyknowitall@mastodon.social

2026-03-30 17:16 UTC

@Flowermob@mastodon.social None of the ICE agents will see this post, but a lot of people who would normally be fighting alongside you, and who are also struggling with weight/health issues will see this and feel targeted/disrespected/hurt. We have so many valid ways and reasons to criticize ICE. But resorting to insults that use physical appearances as the butt of a joke will only alienate potential allies and ruin someone’s day.

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@Movie2468@mastodon.social 2026-03-30 17:32

@leftyknowitall@mastodon.social @Flowermob@mastodon.social I appreciate this comment so much more than you know as a pleasantly plump individual. Truly. However, I'm going to argue that directed disrespect like this is acceptable. There is an expectation that certain jobs require certain things. I don't expect to join the military because strength and agility are not my skillset. And I judge those that do, including the gravy seals. LE is expected to use body. Really appreciate the thoughtfulness. 💕 Brings joy among the gloom.

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@wesdym@mastodon.social 2026-03-30 20:13

@leftyknowitall@mastodon.social LOL. No. I'm fat, and I don't feel even slightly "targeted/disrespected/hurt" by this, and I'll gladly -- even gleefully and enthusiastically -- do it myself. Believe it or not, a lot of other people are actually fucking grown-ups. It's fucking criminal and outrageous that these assholes are even here, and ludicrous that any of them are this horribly fat. Yes, FAT. Just like me. Get over it, and stop gate-keeping valid public discourse in defence of democracy.

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