Counter: condescending paternalism is a valid response when millions of adults act like fetal alcohol syndrome toddlers with TBIs. And also when the kid repeatedly tells you they're going to hurt other kids. Respect for these people should be the lowest priority in any of our lives.
We don’t give kids votes, which is not possible to do to these adults.
Time for Reconstruction 2. This time we ain’t stopping
Right, if these people repeatedly tell us "our women don't want independence" or "black, Hispanic, and queer people aren't welcome here" or "there is no minimum age of consent," then yeah, the rest of us should dictate how they live their lives a little bit.
I’m in favor of blue cities and states funding immigration from red America. People need out? Let’s help ‘em get out! I am not in favor of red America getting any support anymore. Have the FBI keep tabs on them, bust the criminals, publicize and streamline the exits. Can’t save everyone.