The article critiques the common belief that every situation has two valid sides. It argues that in cases of clear wrongdoing, such as emotional abuse or theft, adopting a neutral stance can harm victims by providing cover for perpetrators. Through examples of individuals confronting emotional and financial abuse, it emphasizes that insisting on both perspectives can distort reality and perpetuate trauma, noting the importance of identifying truth rather than creating false equivalences.
Being neutral in the face of wrongdoing is not the same as being fair; it often enables continuing harm.
Insisting on "both sides" can create false equivalences, enable manipulation, and cause actual harm.
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