"You can do, eat, and wear whatever you want. Just don't expect everyone to respect it". Are you for, or against this rather controversial statement?

[lsksni]

I think it's true. Just like no one can control what I do, eat, and wear, I cannot control what people think about me. What are your thoughts?

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[Oigit]

Just because people do not respect it does not mean they can attempt to control it. I think that the saying stopped short on that part of it. Some people act as of not agreeing with what someone does, says or wears does give them the ability to control it. You are free to not agree with the shirt I'm wearing. But the moment you attempt to do something like get me kicked out of a store for wearing it, you are in the wrong. Also keep in mind I have more offensive band t-shirts then the one I'm currently wearing. I'm going to be sure to wear one the next time I shop there.

[lsksni]

Same can be said otherwise. You cannot attempt to change someone's view on something regardless of what kind of marketing tactics you use.

[Oigit]

I didn't say I was attempting to control someone else view. So I don't see where your are coming from

[Sawyerblu]

You can’t expect the whole world to be on your side, we come from very different walks of life; taught different morals, fed different foods, clothed differently. Not everyone is going to agree and that’s okay as long as you’re okay with that, which you should be, otherwise you’re just waiting to be hurt.


It would be cool if people could control it but that’s asking too much of humanity. Generally speaking, we are a selfish, judgmental, narcissistic society who all think they know best. The second you learn how to look past the opinions of others, you are bound to have a more fulfilling life.

[modeve]

I agree to some extent. yes, you can eat whatever you like but doing according to your wishes is like giving an open licence in your hand. If you want to throw bricks or garbage from your widow on passer-byes, will it be right? And likewise one can't be given free choice to wear clothes which visibly exposes sex organs and walk on streets.
In a nutshell, freedom of choice is always restricted.

[modeve]

Thanks for MHG.

[RolandCuthbert]

I think the point should be that it doesn't matter. You can chase whatever you think is acceptable or "normal". And folks will still criticize you. So it is better to just be yourself. . . and be comfortable in your own skin, clothes, etc. And find some folks who are cool with that.

You can't control what folks think about you no matter you do.

Find your tribe.

[Corina_J]

As long as someone's actions don't reduce the life expectancy of another person, do whatever the hell ya want.

This idea might be called "karmic rule" by certain folks.

Some Pagan paths say similar "do what they will and harm none".

So yeah, if there's no detrimental damage done by deeds, and it's not forced on another individual to do the same thing, then please, by all means, do it n knock yourself out with enjoyment.

[Nomina]

I don't see what's controversial about it. It's basically "live and let live".

People are free to do as they wish, it doesn't mean everyone will like, respect or understand it.

[Miristheiss]

"controversial statement"

It is just a factual reality of life.
It is kind of irrelevant if facts offend people. They are going to be miserable people.

[wankiam]

wheres the controversy... i have lived my whole life eating and wearing what i want... what you will find is that people that do this dont care what sheeple think anyway so we have no problem with it

[Browneye57]

Exactly. Do whatever the fuck you want. Just don't ask for everyone to agree with it, and understand that whatever decisions and choices you do make, have consequences.
It's a free country my man. And you can't control people or what they do or choose.

I always say, ask for forgiveness rather than for permission. :)

[Anonymous]

Can the same be said about our sexual life? Shouldn't we force people to respect us even if they don't agree with us? My sister harasses a lot of white men online who don't approve of her man-hating lesbian rants. She tries to get them fired. Isn't that the right thing to do? Isn't that the right way to change society? Why should they have a different opinion from her? They are intolerant nazis, even the black guys. All nazis

[zaharuh]

That's how things should be 🤷‍♀️ You can't force people to respect you

[loveslongnails]

I'd like to know what you mean by "respect it" ? I agree with the statement if we're using the word to mean admiration or high regard. But I've heard folks using the term respect to mean more than that, which I don't agree with.

[lsksni]

It means your actions can portray bad things about you to some people which may lead to them seeing you in not a favorable way.

[loveslongnails]

That doesn't clarify things, sorry. The person doing "whatever they want" doesn't think of their own actions as bad things, or traits, or unfavorable behavior. It's all about the perception of onlooker.

[mistixs]

SureBut also, just because you don't respect something, that doesn't mean you have to bully or make fun of someone

[b5fan]

since cannibalism, rape, murder etc. fits under do, eat, and wear whatever you want... I can not support the proposition.

[Dragonpurple]

People don't really respect others anyways, in fact most seem to be in their own little world and don't even know that others exist.

[EnglishEuropean]

Within a more or less restrictive legal framework, yes. Just don't try to get an abortion in Texas.

[Iron_Man]

I believe in eating what you want until you start looking bad and feeling bad than its time to make changes Then repeat It all over again

[Kingofkings1992]

Nothing controversial about it. That’s stating a fact

[Anonymous]

It's the libertarian motto really. "Don't tread on me". Also called the non-aggression principle.

[FýrdracaDócincel]

Sure. It makes sense.

[supercutebutt]

This is already happening, friend.

[MCheetah]

I'm mostly for it. I'd add "within the law."

[Flower7]

I agree with that.

[Archerer]

Depends on your definition of respect

[najekim]

Sounds more like an axiom than a statement.

[msc545]

I'm for it.