# Rebuttal, do you have a good faith argument Created On: 06-19-2023 02:59 pm Up:: [[Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) (MOC)]] Tags:: #note/evergreen🌲 Topics:: [[Debate]], [[Logic]] Related:: --- Whenever someone is trying to root a point or an argument from a position of inherent bad faith, such as grounded in homophobia, racism/white nationalism, transphobia, and or any other place of [[Ignorance]], **instead of arguing with them at that level and trying to counter their point directly, challenge them at the root and hold them accountable to it**: > I hear what you're saying. Do you have a good faith argument on this topic or is that it? Make them own up to the poor root of their. This is much easier than trying to attack them at that level because [[It is easier to fool people than it is to convince them that they have been fooled]] - you need to *show them* that their thinking is unbecoming of a [[Mindfulness (MOC)|mindful]], [[Empathy (MOC)|empathetic]], and **truly** loving person of all people, whether they fit into our worldview or not. --- This was inspired by the conversation surrounding *The Little Mermaid* live action remake where an African American actress played the role of Ariel. This generated national criticism, which is really sad.