Well, no shit. If bigots got their wish, and could wave a magic wand to deport all “undocumented immigrants” instantly (or immigrants with documents Trump doesn’t approve of), large swaths of the economy would collapse overnight. Employers who had gotten rich exploiting the vulnerable would suddenly be forced to pay competitive wages. America as we know it would abruptly become very different.
The fact that you’re even asking suggests that you genuinely give a damn and have the right mindset. Feeling anxious in a situation like this is perfectly natural. You seem like a good brother.
Don’t bombard him with questions about what prison life is like. He’s going to have enough to deal with; don’t make him recount tales of a terrible period of his life. On the other hand, let him talk if he wants to. Listen and be supportive.
Don’t sneak up on him. For example, if he’s watching TV in the living room and didn’t notice you walk in, clear your throat or something.
I imagine that privacy is a thing he will value highly. NEVER walk into his room without knocking and waiting for him to respond. None of that “knock while opening the door” bullshit.
Be patient, sensitive, and give him time to adjust. This will be a HUGE change for him - almost as big as adjusting to prison life. You’re going to have to do a difficult balancing act between helping him and not treating him like a baby. Nobody would get that right 100% of the time. Don’t judge yourself too harshly when the inevitable mistakes happen.
Consider showing him this thread.
That’s the “some” I had in mind, and you’re right.
Some atheists treat atheism itself as a cult. I’d go one step further. My choice is Agnosticism.
I’m happy to say I don’t know. Maybe we are all on the back of a giant turtle. If the turtle was big enough, we wouldn’t be able to tell. It’s all good.
…and the other half insists on learning the hard way.
Anyone who demands “proof” doesn’t deserve it.
My concern is that if the Fediverse becomes big enough to truly threaten commercial options, corporations will find a way to destroy it - through lawsuits, malware, or using their political leverage to encourage overly restrictive laws.
Interesting food for thought. Thank you for taking the time to write it out.
I agree. Perhaps it’s because he’s looking at the camera? I’m not sure.
EDIT: yeah, that’s it! He’s doing a low-key version of that Jim Halpert smirk from The Office.
#5 is either stoned or participating ironically, possibly both. #3 was talked into this, and is now regretting his choice.
His apparent boner is making a statement of its own.
Kinda creepy, but interesting enough to be worth it!
Oh, I know why Rowling is on the shit list. She belongs there. I was just wondering about everything else I mentioned. I don’t expect an answer from anyone, either. It’s an impossible question. Just thinking out loud.
I sorta get this, but sorta don’t. Do you have any idea how many celebrities are abhorrent people? Movie execs? Team owners? Record company execs? Game studio execs?
I’m guessing that MOST of what we enjoy involves someone or something that’s morally wrong. Hell, most of us can live the most responsible life possible, but we’re still participating in a capitalist system. Capitalism is responsible for all kinds of horrible things, like starvation and homelessness.
Why deny myself something fun when Evil Megacorp or Reprehensible Rich Person won’t notice or care, and the boycotts seem so randomly applied?
I will upvote this every time. “We would like to hear more about how you are using Allegra” is absolutely priceless.
It’s reliable, it’s simple, it’s free, and virtually everyone who uses the internet has one. Email won’t be replaced for a LONG time.
Trump loves the uneducated, right?