The Seattle Freeze
I want to say—right at the outset—that some of my best friends are from Seattle. But anyone who believes in things like having a police force is at risk of being asked to leave. I am having dinner… The article discusses the "Seattle Freeze" phenomenon, a social phenomenon known as the "tolerance competition" between Seattle and Portland. This phenomenon appears to be a competition to become the least tolerant cities in America. The author suggests that being a conservative in Seattle is akin to being a gay Jew in Iran. While some Seattle residents have always been friendly, these encounters often result in a "Seattle freeze" where they never want to see each other again. This behavior is seen as a sign outside a bar declaring "no sexism, racism, ableism, homophobia, transphobia" or "general hatefulness". The author concludes that while Seattle residents are known for their passion for compassion, inclusiveness, diversity, and concern for humanity, they also find new reasons to be offended.
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I want to say—right at the outset—that some of my best friends are from Seattle. But anyone who believes in things like having a police force is at risk of being asked to leave.
I am having dinner wi... [15832 symbols]
