What's your opinion about "I do not support but I respect them"

whats the context??   reply

It’s idiotic   reply

The phrase is nothing but sugarcoated bigotry when applied to uncontrollable aspects of ppl I.e sexuality, gender, race etc   reply

People have a right to their beliefs and values. Respect is a good place to start toward support (though basically idk why you don’t support something you respect). I would like to know more about why they have this stance. Is it cultural, religious, personal experience etc   reply

I mostly do that on ships But honestly You don't have to like them Just respecting them is enough   reply

id say it depends on the topic, context & situation. whether it's something as light as food or clothing preferences or as weighty as sexuality, religion, a humanitarian cause.. etc, whether it's about me, a single person, a crowd or minority that's being targeted and discriminated against.. etc. it can sound supportive in its' own way in a certain......   reply