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Hate and unconstitutional thinking taking over

Emmalephant

I know, nobody wants to talk about politics and that‘s not what I‘m here to do. 
There was a pretty defining vote in one of the Bundesländer of Germany and the results are… Well, today I am ashamed to be German.

I do not get why people vote for a party that is officially deemed "right-wing extremist“ and wants to destroy the pillars of democracy for personal profits and ideologies. 
Sorry to dampen the mood, but as someone that needs the world to stay open minded, I worry. I cried this morning and I fear for the future. My sense of justice screams for me to get away while I am to start my six years of university soon. The future seems to be a Germany where I do not want to live and right now I honestly do not know what to do.

How do you deal with the world getting more hateful and narrow-minded? What helps you to see things in perspective (preferably a perspective that doesn‘t make me weep)?

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  • I currently live in a very “red state,” meaning the state as a whole can be relied on to vote Republican no matter what. In fact, the governor recently declared June as “Nuclear Family Month,” with a weak attempt to disclaim that it was not to replace Pride Month. I am likely best described as a Social Democrat, though I do not currently vote based on a particular party, so I am an outlier in my community.

    I have also served as a professor of music at a conservative Christian university for ten years, despite being agnostic atheistic and being strongly against many of the university’s policies (ex. I am a strong advocate of LGBTQ+). Expressing my views or living the way I want to could have guaranteed my termination, but somehow I was able to leave on my own terms when the right time came.

    All that to say, I am VERY accustomed to living in a societal situation where I don’t feel like I belong. Here’s what I’ve discovered: Society needs us outliers to not run from the opposition. We need to stand our ground, even if silently.

    Here’s an example: When I was a professor the university had no idea that I supported LGBTQ+, which allowed me the opportunity to be a confidant for a trans student that needed support. I did not need to be an outspoken advocate for this student to find me.

    What I’m saying is that I believe it is important for you to keep true to yourself, especially if you decide to stay. Germany needs individuals like you to, even if silently, stand by the values that are important to you in spite of any opposition.

    However, if you feel unsafe, that is totally different. Your personal safety is more important than opposing injustice. Keep that in mind as you decide what to do next.

  • in reply to profdanger

    That‘s an interesting point of view. Thank you for the advice and the insight to your story!

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