"Here’s the problem with the idea of 'toxic masculinity': It doesn’t seek to replace 'bad' masculinity with 'good,' or rational, masculinity. It seeks to annihilate masculinity altogether. The real toxic people are the ones pushing the idea of 'toxic masculinity.' You listen to them at your peril." #QotD

"Here’s the problem with the idea of 'toxic masculinity': It doesn’t seek to replace 'bad' masculinity with 'good,' or rational, masculinity. It seeks to annihilate masculinity altogether.
    "If you asked an opponent of toxic masculinity what 'healthy' masculinity consists of, you’ll either (a) get no answer, or (b) get an answer like, 'Sensitive, empathic, emotional, giving.' In other words, you’ll get an answer describing a conventional definition of femininity.
    "This proves that the real purpose of defeating 'toxic masculinity' is to destroy masculinity itself. No alternative to masculinity as we know it is ever offered...
    "Like the traditionalists, today’s post-modern feminists assume that men are thinkers and doers, while women are feelers and givers. Unlike the traditionalists, the post-modern feminists claim: Feeling and giving are superior to thinking and doing.
    "The psychological and intellectual dishonesty here is fascinating...
    "So before you bow your heads in political correctness, feeling you must join in the condemnation against 'toxic masculinity' and all things male as our cultural icons now demand, make sure you realize what you’re doing. You’re endorsing a world that will never exist, and shouldn’t exist: A universe where reason, strength, and confidence are gone and where obedience, passivity and emotionalistic 'snowflakery' rule...
    "The real toxic people are the ones pushing the idea of 'toxic masculinity.' You listen to them at your peril."
          ~ Dr Michael Hurd, from his post '“Toxic masculinity”? Not buying it.'
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