Dustin Briscoe
Aug 9, 2017 · 1 min read

As a former Dickbag and privileged white male that identifies as a feminist, I can at least offer my perspective why I think other white males are calling for mercy on this man.

When I was younger I identified as a Libertarian and held many sexist viewpoints not backed up by facts or research. I was a militant online troll and targeted feminists and SJWs as enemies of our time. Over time I realized how ignorant and wrong I was and I am ashamed of my younger self and how I behaved. I never once wrote a manifesto like this Google employee but with a momentary lack of judgment it very well could have been me 12 years ago.

For every close minded person that will never change their mind I am one of the few that was saved from that mental trap.

While I would never excuse such a harmful exclusionary action, and while I dare say I have no empathy for the man and the consequences he should face, I am slightly unnerved how easily that person could have been me. That person could have been me and I would not even have anything remotely resembling a career today because of a single poor lack of judgment.

I can imagine many reformed misogynists probably feel the same way. Again not trying to make excuses just to explain how I think and feel about all of this.

Dustin Briscoe

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