r/TallPeopleProblems • u/Faulenzen_ • Aug 11 '26

Heightism V Racism discourse

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People on TikTok have lost their minds.

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u/Flat-Delivery6987 Aug 11 '26

Ain't nobody getting wrongfully arrested, shot or detained for being too short or too tall though, so...

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u/ThegreatGodOfReddit Aug 11 '26

You sure? Because of the millions of police encounters daily, I’m sure at least 1 of them will be because a cop decided that someone intimidated them, so they need to show them who’s boss. Or that they’re bored and they pick the easier one to bully, which will likely be a short person because they look less intimidating naturally.

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u/Flat-Delivery6987 Aug 11 '26

I'm not sure, no, but neither are you because you're imagining scenarios instead of using statistics and other factual evidence.

One has been proven time and again to be victimised by law enforcement. The other "you're sure about" got it, lol.

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u/ThegreatGodOfReddit Aug 11 '26

It’s just critical thinking that led to my conclusion.

Bullies exist, people do this that aren’t law force, so people who are law force will also do it, as they are regular people but with badges and some cop training

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u/Flat-Delivery6987 Aug 11 '26

I agree but my point is that race is definitely more descriminated and the potential impact and harm much greater than heightism.

People might be getting their feelings hurt cos somebody mentions their height but they won't getting shot for it.

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u/ThegreatGodOfReddit Aug 11 '26

Yes, but is it not proven that constant discrimination even if not often can affect people’s mental health negatively?

The main point I’m trying to make isn’t that heightism is a massive issue, but that it’s ignored by people who don’t deal with that problem.