Woke compassion, with its focus on inclusion and empathy, is a form of idiot compassion. Enabling by validation of a false identity or delusion is also idiot compassion. Idiot compassion often is more about the ego of the person providing the inclusivity and kindness. It is performative. Pure optics. We see this when someone dissents to cult beliefs.

OTTAWA, Canada — October 21, 2025 —  Trans-identified influencer Fae Johnstone, best known for usurping roles and titles formerly reserved for Canadian women, became the first male recipient of the annual Ottawa Famous Five Award. Special reporter Katherine Jameson Digby was on the scene and provides some history and some highlights from the "celebration."

"It might take some courage and innovative leadership to curtail male incursion into women's sport, but it will be necessary if we are to centre girls in their own categories."

There is nothing more important, in my opinion, than resisting the impetus towards passivity, towards an inclination to just give in and give up because life right now is a challenge for most people. Yes, it is. But our grandchildren depend upon us to get this right.