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Originally Posted by Flames Fan, Ph.D.
I think this is an interesting line of thinking. Sadly, it's often espoused by people in times when they can point the finger at other "groups." In other words, it's easy to toss this expectation at Muslims because you're not part of that group, and you feel it emotionally and intellectually safe to call them to carpet.
This type of irrelevant accusation is also often tossed at Americans traveling in Europe. I've seen it first hand with friends: "Hey, your president is an idiot and your vice president advocates torture. How backwards and immoral a group you guys are... and why haven't we seen each and every one of you denounce torture?" According to your framework, you're going to need to be not "complacent" and assure that each and every American you come into contact with actively denounces association with that "group."
It's easy to toss grenades from an epistemically enclosed shelter.
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Its true though. At that point, when you are called out, you make the decision as to whether you distance yourself from the actions of the president or you accept that you are at least apathetic to the situation and either defend yourself or choose to ignore it.