You haven’t answered the question, LOL.
Is all that is needed to be in a protected group and to claim the benefits thereof a state of mind?
“Is all that is needed to be in a protected group and to claim the benefits thereof a state of mind?”
In a new world where feelings trump facts, the answer is yes. Consider, if I think I’m a girl, then I’m a girl and you must treat me as such, or else. If I think I’m black, or plaid or whatever, then I am and you must treat me as such.
I myself, am identifying as a spotted owl.
Is all that is needed to be in a protected group and to claim the benefits thereof a state of mind?
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Then death could be considered a ‘State of Mind’.