Wearing a safety pin!

[Seagull58]

I know you didn't mean it as an insult.

But honestly. The whole concept that I should walk around wearing a safety pin so that an immigrant / foreign national or whatever can feel SAFE around me, is one of the most idiotic concepts I have ever heard of. I'm sure whoever dreamt this up did it with the right intentions. But it doesn't alter the fact that they have displayed some catastrophic bell-cheesery at a truly WEAPONS GRADE level.

In any case, if wearing a jellybean on your right eyelid was a sign that you're not a serial killer, any serial killer worth his salt would also wear one.

 

[BN9 BHA]

Its another piece of social media twattery from some handwringing BEDWETTER who hasn't got anything better to do with his or her time than dreaming up vacuous "gestures" like this in the hope of sending it viral, to make themselves feel reeeeally right-on.

Whats next. Shall I wear a paperclip on my left earlobe to reassure everyone that I'm not a paedo ? How about sellotaping a jellybean to my eyelid to say to everyone that I'm not a serial killer ?

Bunch of ponce.

Very good.
Already seen a Twitter account using the pin on their profile photo.

 

[soistes]

Why not just be nice to everyone, irrespective of race, and if you come across examples of racism, confront it directly? Don't see the point (!) of safety pins


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[wellquickwoody]

Well guys I really didn't think that this was such a bad idea.
I agree that people should be taken at face value, even if it means not wearing a 'marker' to show where you may becoming from.
I bow down to your superior knowledge, no insult intended

Big balls for a polite reply

 

[BadFish]

Safety pins are quite hard to see from a distance aren't they?

 

[Thunder Bolt]

I know you didn't mean it as an insult.

But honestly. The whole concept that I should walk around wearing a safety pin so that an immigrant / foreign national or whatever can feel SAFE around me, is one of the most idiotic concepts I have ever heard of. I'm sure whoever dreamt this up did it with the right intentions. But it doesn't alter the fact that they have displayed some catastrophic bell-cheesery at a truly WEAPONS GRADE level.

It was an adaptation of the Australian badges that were worn after their terrorist attacks.

 

[Justice]

I wonder like many on here if she has abused any leavers?

 

[cunning fergus]

In the wake of an increase in reports of hate crime following the EU referendum, Londoner Allison had the idea over the weekend to get people to wear a safety pin on their clothes to show solidarity against racism.

I think this is a great idea



http://indy100.independent.co.uk/ar...pin-in-solidarity-with-immigrants--Wy_HSHcxSb

Yes interesting.

I have seen a tidal wave of intolerance and prejudice since the Brexit vote, incl. on social media death threats against elected representatives and demands for people to die for being from a different generation or holding a different outlook.

I suspect some of these bigots would be pre-disposed to fastening on a safety pin to show support for his cause.

It doesn't mean that they are tolerant though, or democrats or law abiding.............it just means they have a safety pin on their coat.

I suspect most of the population will see it that way.

 

[Hamilton]

Yes interesting.

I have seen a tidal wave of intolerance and prejudice since the Brexit vote, incl. on social media death threats against elected representatives and demands for people to die for being from a different generation or holding a different outlook.

I suspect some of these bigots would be pre-disposed to fastening on a safety pin to show support for his cause.

It doesn't mean that they are tolerant though, or democrats or law abiding.............it just means they have a safety pin on their coat.

I suspect most of the population will see it that way.

Perhaps you could wear a picture of a penis on your lapel today.

Good grief. If you can find cause to criticize people participating in this then you are pretty mean spirited.


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[Hamilton]

Its another piece of social media twattery from some handwringing BEDWETTER who hasn't got anything better to do with his or her time than dreaming up vacuous "gestures" like this in the hope of sending it viral, to make themselves feel reeeeally right-on.

Whats next. Shall I wear a paperclip on my left earlobe to reassure everyone that I'm not a paedo ? How about sellotaping a jellybean to my eyelid to say to everyone that I'm not a serial killer ?

Bunch of ponce.

The jellybean idea is class! [emoji3]


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[Spicy]

This may come across as a bit harsh but I certainly won't won't wear one.

How's this for an idea....

I will go about my normal business in every day life talking to anyone and anyone I meet with respect.

If everyone else did the same then the racists will soon enough give up with their personal vitriols' and immigrants can carry on with their normal lives.

Or is that too simplistic?

Not at all, and great sentiments. I try to do the same.

 

[cunning fergus]

Perhaps you could wear a picture of a penis on your lapel today.

Good grief. If you can find cause to criticize people participating in this then you are pretty mean spirited.


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You lost, get over it.

 

[Paul Reids Sock]

Well guys I really didn't think that this was such a bad idea.
I agree that people should be taken at face value, even if it means not wearing a 'marker' to show where you may becoming from.
I bow down to your superior knowledge, no insult intended

Well now I feel bad!

It was probably just us being cynical *******s. I just don't like things like this as people jump on to them on Social Media and try and make out that they are brilliant because they are wearing a safety pin. It was emphasised by the ice bucket challenge where loads of people did it because it was the thing to do on Facebook and twitter yet a lot of them didn't actually donate to the charity. It was got to the point where the initial message was nearly lost. I know it did a LOT of good but many people just wanted to be in with the cool gang on social media.

While some of the campaigns started on there can be great, I do wonder whether we would have quite the level of disrespect for eachother if it wasn't for the bile that often goes unchecked online and, as a result, whether these campaigns would be needed

 

[hans kraay fan club]

There were Tweets made on the link you provided by a black woman, who was strongly against it who seemed to make the point it's simply 'look at me I'm white and not racist.'

Did whoever started this idea suggest that only white people were allowed to join in then!?

 

[Albumen]

Sad times, but that's what Bracism has caused.
.

 

[ManOfSussex]

Did whoever started this idea suggest that only white people were allowed to join in then!?

Good point.

 

[Albumen]

You lost, get over it.

Hate crime has an excuse, the country's going to shit, we'll have a recession where you, your family and the whole country will be affected, but hey get over it! The country lost.

 

[Deleted member 22389]

Well now I feel bad!

It was probably just us being cynical *******s. I just don't like things like this as people jump on to them on Social Media and try and make out that they are brilliant because they are wearing a safety pin. It was emphasised by the ice bucket challenge where loads of people did it because it was the thing to do on Facebook and twitter yet a lot of them didn't actually donate to the charity. It was got to the point where the initial message was nearly lost. I know it did a LOT of good but many people just wanted to be in with the cool gang on social media.

While some of the campaigns started on there can be great, I do wonder whether we would have quite the level of disrespect for eachother if it wasn't for the bile that often goes unchecked online and, as a result, whether these campaigns would be needed

Can't stand any of it, just like I can't stand celebrities telling me to dig deep and give to Charity and making everyone feel guilty.

 

[Hamilton]

You lost, get over it.

You won, get over it.


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[goldstone]

Its another piece of social media twattery from some handwringing BEDWETTER who hasn't got anything better to do with his or her time than dreaming up vacuous "gestures" like this in the hope of sending it viral, to make themselves feel reeeeally right-on.

Whats next. Shall I wear a paperclip on my left earlobe to reassure everyone that I'm not a paedo ? How about sellotaping a jellybean to my eyelid to say to everyone that I'm not a serial killer ?

Bunch of ponce.

Have to agree with you on this. You can add all the crap about changing your Facebook profile to a french flag after the shootings in Paris - what a load of nonsense.