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In reply to the discussion: Dear White People: If you see something, say something [View all]Zing Zing Zingbah
(6,496 posts)24. I would say something
Not a situation I find myself in all that much, but I would feel compelled to speak up. I'd want to make it known that I'm not in agreement with the racist person. Saying nothing is like silent agreement I think.
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I have nothing substantive to add...except to K&R....figuratively standing by your sentiments
Moostache
May 2018
#8
Hmm. I wonder if Melania's joke of an "anti-bullying" campaign actually has a purpose then:
flibbitygiblets
May 2018
#69
I know exactly what you mean about that visceral loathing. That's what feels so different
pnwmom
May 2018
#97
Thank you for your continued excellence and guidance. My first thought after looking at
Eliot Rosewater
May 2018
#31
I never saw that statue before, that's great. Pee Wee Reese's support was a HUGE factor....
George II
May 2018
#37
He did it during batting practice when the crowd was heckling Robinson incessantly....
George II
May 2018
#47
A little bit off the subject (sorry), but when I was very young my father took me.....
George II
May 2018
#58
Damn, that was a powerful story. Thanks for sharing. But mostly thanks for your bravery.
flibbitygiblets
May 2018
#50
Thank you so much Effie! Very helpful comments and suggestions--much appreciated.
flibbitygiblets
May 2018
#66
You damn skippy I'm gonna support in whatever way that is needed. Whether that is just standing
Kirk Lover
May 2018
#57
Yes -- and the other thing to do is get out our cells and start recording. We can do both.
pnwmom
May 2018
#78
Thank you for that. I've always opened my big mouth when I witness something wrong.
BlancheSplanchnik
May 2018
#95
That's why I said that no one is expecting them to put themselves in danger
EffieBlack
May 2018
#105
Thanks for lumping a bunch of us together because of our uncontrolled skin pigmentation.
DemoHack
May 2018
#106
You don't get it. The voices of PoC aren't HEARD in the same way that white people's are.
pnwmom
May 2018
#110
That doesn't always appear to be the case, and some of the responses to this thread
pnwmom
May 2018
#133