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   nasty behavior is pointed out

This trivialises the discussion because there is no agreement on what is sexist, racist or otherwise nasty behaviour. For example a certain form of radical feminist thinks all heterosexual intercourse is rape. Plenty of people think affirmative action is racist.

Finally, and maybe most importantly, the communist tradition has murdered millions of people in the name of social justice. And older people who still remember the communists often can't help but see that eerie similarities ...

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The parallel you draw to communist purges is illogical. When you look at historical conflicts all parties think their actions are righteous, no matter where they fall on the political spectrum. Purges are justified (rationalized) by the need to solidify power for the greater good. In other words: it's about expedience. It doesn't matter whether the purges are committed by communists, fascists, or religious zealots.

I read that as their point to begin with.

A lot of contemporary SJWism follows Leninist, Trotskyite and Gramscian scripts. The boots on the grounds don't realise this, they are young and naive, but their leaders know exactly what they are doing.

So pointing out unambiguously[1] bad behavior is wrong because communists murdered people. wow.

[1] unambiguous = something you would not want done to your mother

If A then B, but C, therefore D. Modus indisponens.

There is considerable disagreement on how one's mothers should be treated, as you'd realise if you left your bubble. I recommend a holiday among the Taliban for contrast.

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