Definition of “Illiberal” (aggregated by Grok):
“Illiberal” is an adjective that primarily means not liberal, especially in a political sense where it describes attitudes or systems opposed to principles of liberalism, such as restricting individual rights, freedoms, or democratic norms.
merriam-webster.com
It can also refer to being narrow-minded, intolerant, or bigoted about cherished opinions or values.
vocabulary.com +1
In older or literary contexts, it might mean ungenerous, stingy, or lacking in culture and refinement.
dictionary.com
The term is often used today to describe “illiberal democracies,” which are governments that maintain the appearance of democracy while suppressing opposition or civil liberties.
en.wikipedia.org
With that definition in hand, let me say:
I do not oppose Women. I oppose Illiberal Women.
I do not oppose Men. I oppose Illiberal Men.
I do not oppose LGBTQIA+ people. I oppose Illiberal LGBTQIA+ people.
I do not oppose Muslim people. I oppose Illiberal Muslim people.
I do not oppose Asian people. I oppose Illiberal Asian people.
I do not oppose White people. I oppose Illiberal Muslim people.
I do not oppose Black people. I oppose Illiberal Black people.
Etc, etc.
Maybe this is a long-winded way of expressing what MLK said so eloquently: “I have a dream that my four little children will one day live in a nation where they will not be judged by the color of their skin but by the content of their character.”
