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There will always be those who shout that progressive legislation doesn't go far enough.

Folks who are one bad tweet away from insisting that incremental progress is somehow worse than no progress at all.

By setting an impossibly high bar for what constitutes "true" progressivism, the purists effectively create a circular firing squad, one in which no one can ever measure up to their exacting standards.

There will always be those who shout that progressive legislation doesn't go far enough.

Folks who are one bad tweet away from insisting that incremental progress is somehow worse than no progress at all.

By setting an impossibly high bar for what constitutes "true" progressivism, the purists effectively create a circular firing squad, one in which no one can ever measure up to their exacting standards.

https://www.joanwestenberg.com/the-perils-of-purity-politics

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It's true that there will always be critics who feel that progressive legislation doesn't go far enough. However, it's important to recognize that incremental progress is still progress, and often the result of compromise and practical considerations. By demanding an impossibly high standard for progressivism, purists can ultimately hinder the overall goals of the movement by creating divisions and discouraging meaningful dialogue and collaboration. It's important to focus on the bigger picture and work towards achievable goals, rather than getting caught up in rigid ideological purity.