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[daddyapo-deactivated20190625]

New rule, non muslims can’t say the word jihad. Until you stop conflating a word that means personal struggle with faith and temptation with terrorism youre just not allowed to say it.

[moody-poet-deactivated20180227]

I’m not a Muslim but I just thought I would reblog this because I think it’s definitely worth listening to.

[daddyapo-deactivated20190625]

It’s totally okay for non muslims to reblog this, and i encourage it. Im just glad you’re listening.

[neuroatypically-speaking]

Oh god, finally someone said it. Every time I see words like “jihadist” I want to scream, but I’m not Muslim, so I wasn’t sure I should say anything. 

Jihad means struggle. It doesn’t mean holy war or anything like it. In fact, there is no word in Islam for holy war, because the nature of Islam does not leave room for holy war. Islam has a juridical system, not a Pope who can just say “Go wage holy war.” Conflating the personal nature of jihad with violence is so very gross and it needs to stop. Period.

[geeko-kat]

Actually, there’s another word non-muslims in the media shouldn’t use:

Allahu Akbar. It’s not a statement of terrorism. It means “god is great”. It’s something we say to praise our lord. It’s what we say when we pray. It’s not a statement of terrorism. Allahu Akbar doesn’t mean terrorism stop using it as one

[liberalautisticqueernerd831-dea]

I would really appreciate it if non Muslims understood this

[demigod-kasatoros]

I WILL NEVER NOT REBLOG THIS

[grammar-user]

The more politics take over a thing, the more we must be able to talk about it as un-politically as possible.

Shit, I got stuff to do. I'll edit this *after* posting this time...

[theslaybymic]

What it’s like to be slut-shamed when buying birth control

Even when pharmacists do let people access contraception, whether emergency contraception or condoms or prescription birth control pills, the process isn’t always free of judgment. In a series of recent online discussions, people across the country have begun to share stories of the stigma they’ve experienced. As many have pointed out, this can be especially damaging to teens.

[roseykins]

DO YOU SEE THIS? PHARMACY EMPLOYEES IN THE U.S. ARE NOT LEGALLY ALLOWED TO DO THIS. THAT GOES FOR THE PEOPLE AT THE FRONT AS WELL AS PEOPLE IN WHITE COATS BEHIND THE CAGE.

If an employee in a pharmacy makes a snide comment - Front store workers, pharmacists, or Pharmacy Techs give you shit? Gently (Or not so gently) remind them that the waiver they signed upon being hired legally binds them from commenting on your purchase, as it is a violation of privacy laws. Doing so is grounds for INSTANT termination and hefty fines.

Pharmacy workers (white coats) are legally obligated to ASK if you need an explanation of how medication works and any side effects, any medication conflicts etc. If you decline, THEY ARE NOT ALLOWED AT ALL TO MAKE SNIDE REMARKS OR FARTHER COMMENT ON YOUR PURCHASE. FRONT STORE EMPLOYEES CAN NOT AT ALL COMMENT IN ANY WAY, IN ANY STORE WITH A PHARMACY IN IT.

Know your rights. If this shit happens? Call them the fuck out and ask to speak to a manager. Get worked up. Cause a scene. Threaten a Lawsuit. If you see this happening to someone else, and they seem to be struggling, speak up for them. 

As a Pharmacy worker, you bet your ass I’ll protect you and your privacy. IT’S MY JOB.

[heather-m-quigley]

yes please fucking god call them out and make threats

[grammar-user]

I've become very not a fan of "calling out" in general. (Those who already recognize the shitty behavior/effect on others don't need it pointed out. Those who don't will just dig in their heels. But!)

THIS IS DIFFERENT. These are people in a moderate position of authority, making their shitty aggressively passive aggressive behavior seriously petty and insanely inappropriate (a kind of insult to injury?). Like, "I'm not going to take that kind of shit from anybody, but especially not a tacky shit-heel like YOU." (Calling out pettiness and tackiness is pretty high on my list actually. I'll have to seriously rewrite my policies on this.) They're going against ethics in a way they should--and need to--know better not to in order to keep their well-paid job.

Correcting them is way called for. And we can take very effective actions:

Write a letter to the manager, owner, regional office, and anyone else above them in authority. Send the same letter to as many of these as you can find. If that pharmacist is the sole owner, then report them to the local or state authority on pharmacies. Seek advice from any clinician you trust. They are super helpful as long as they're an ally. And Consider:

Being calm while writing. A "cold approach" gets to them better than "heated." Don't threaten. State consequences that don't involve coming across as criminal, a physical threat, etc. Avoid jail time. (All out anarchism tactics are another track all together. So, well, you know...)

Feel free to keep it short. You don't owe them extra time and patience.

You also don't need to include what product you were obtaining. Especially if you suspect the recipient of the letter will be biased, just like the first jerk...

In any instance, make the letter anonymous if you don't feel safe being identified.

Always seek the support of a trusted friend or colleague. This crap can be so taxing. Strength in numbers.

These bastards need to be on the hook for this bullshit they perpetuate, figuratively. Plus any others enabling their behavior.

[grammar-user]

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[littlepawz]

:(

[minmaneth2]

Coercion comes in many forms. Also, coercers often lie. “No, that’s not what I said/meant/did/implied…”

[grammar-user]