locke besse
1 min readDec 5, 2024

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Paul, I personally like your thoughtful style. It appeals to my sense of logic and reason while not being overly emotional. Emotions should come from the thoughts being expressed, not by having your hot buttons pushed. I enjoy Adebayo Adeniran’s writing as well. But sometimes I find him a bit over the top in his attempts to address social inequities and prejudice. I have found that if you are trying to change minds, a reasoned argument that does not take an extremist tone is generally more effective. That is not to say that I am not passionate about certain subjects, especially demonization of the Trans community. I can be a bulldog at times and often give as good as I get, usually better. I have a lot of practice. But I also realize that I am trying to change societal attitudes. Appealing to people’s better nature is more effective than making outrageous demands which just drive them away. If people feel like they or their values are being attacked, they quickly get defensive and stop listening. My suggestion is that you keep being you. If a political issue resonates and you feel it needs to be addressed, do it. Don’t do it just because someone is trying to make you feel obligated to do so.

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locke besse
locke besse

Written by locke besse

Eclectic trans woman, terminally curious. Too many degrees. Trying to figure out what I want to be when I grow up. Attract stray puppies and social outcasts

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