A quotation from Judith Martin

Judith Martin (b. 1938) American author, journalist, etiquette expert [a.k.a. Miss Manners]
Interview (1995-03-06) by Virginia Shea, “Miss Mannners’ Guide to Excruciatingly Correct Internet Behavior,” Computerworld, Vol. 29, No. 10

Sourcing, notes: wist.info/martin-judith/78045/

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May I have a moment of your attention, please.

It's about cars. I own one, and I know that for some of you that makes me a vile creature deserving of ostracization.

Here's a revelation. My boyfriend has anxiety. His anxiety is such that taking public transportation scares him. So much so that his other boyfriend...

"Another boyfriend? 😱 "

Yes, we're polyamorous. So, as I was saying, his other boyfriend and me have to drive him around. This would not be possible if we did not have cars.

Think about this, and the consequence of your stance.

There's no "snapping out of it" for my boyfriend. Maybe one day he'll be able to manage his anxiety, but we're not there yet.

This is how the aspersions you cast on anyone who owns a car can end up being #ableist. You think you're on the right team, but from my perspective, you ain't.

Have a nice day.

#cars #anxiety #ostracization #disability #MentalHealth

I think the #trauma which drew me to #Neoplatonism was #Ostracization.

Like, do you even Hypatia, bro?

Synesius knew what was up.

Do you?