Diogenes
Nemo me impune lacessit
You don't owe anyone "kindness" or "empathy".
I'll say that again.
You do not owe anyone "kindness" or "empathy".
It might make you feel superior to other folks to put an a false face when confronted with stupidity, but you are under no obligation whatsoever to provide emotional investment or effort.
It is a superficial courtesy that you may extend if you wish to self-aggrandize, but no one has the right to expect it, much less demand it.
For example, you most certainly should not feel guilty for not "affirming" mentally ill men who either removed their genitals or pretend to be women otherwise.
I'll say that again.
You do not owe anyone "kindness" or "empathy".
It might make you feel superior to other folks to put an a false face when confronted with stupidity, but you are under no obligation whatsoever to provide emotional investment or effort.
It is a superficial courtesy that you may extend if you wish to self-aggrandize, but no one has the right to expect it, much less demand it.
For example, you most certainly should not feel guilty for not "affirming" mentally ill men who either removed their genitals or pretend to be women otherwise.