If you wish them the same, do you expect them to suddenly start treating you with respect? If you find yourself in a mentally dangerous place after interacting with these people, I would suggest avoiding these interactions as much as possible. But if you have the capacity to bring them towards a better way of thinking with some respect, I sincerely suggest you do. I just don't see how we're going to get out of this cycle of hate without someone stepping up and trying to bridge the gap. I doubt the people that want you dead for just being yourself have the maturity to start that journey on their own.

[–] Rowsdower@lemmy.ca 4 points 1 year ago (1 children)

No amount of "respect" is going to change someone who thinks of me as less than human and that I need to be put to death. The problem is their hatred, not peoples' reaction to it.

[–] Drewelite@lemmy.villa-straylight.social 1 points 1 year ago

I believe the "fight" is to change their mind about trying to take away your rights. It may be anecdotal, but I've seen people's minds change on this topic through respectful conversation. Never after being told to shut the fuck up. I can only imagine they're more likely to vote against you and basic human rights after being told "eat my ass" by a trans rights supporter online.