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In reply to the discussion: To say America has problems with racists is not the same as saying America is a racist country [View all]Ms. Toad
(34,058 posts)33. But without recognizing it, we will never get rid of it.
Our message must be consistent with reality. Pretending our racism does not exist does just about as much good at eradicating it as pretending I don't have cancer. If I don't acknowledge it is there, I have no chance of curing it.
So their reaction to the truth cannot be the concern that carries the day, because failing to speak the truth (by insisting only our past is racist) perpetuates the systemic racism that currently exists.
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To say America has problems with racists is not the same as saying America is a racist country [View all]
Ohioboy
Apr 2021
OP
We do say there is systemic racism thru out. And there is. Same with misogyny. Fact.
LizBeth
Apr 2021
#1
Wow. Did Harris state there is not systematic racism? Whatever. Not playing this game.
LizBeth
Apr 2021
#36
Kamala Harris agrees with Tim Scott that America not a 'racist country' but says must 'speak truth'
brooklynite
Apr 2021
#38
Harris did not say there was not systematic racism so I guess you can listen to both of us. I dunno.
LizBeth
Apr 2021
#43
Recognizing present day racism in America gets the same treatment from the right
Ohioboy
Apr 2021
#29
You just need say "white fragility" to prompt an array of responses that illustrate it in real time
StarfishSaver
Apr 2021
#42
You need to remember that "the right" does not argue or discuss anything in good faith.
Caliman73
Apr 2021
#27
America is built of stolen land and stolen labor and the kGQP wants to keep the stealing going
uponit7771
Apr 2021
#4
Yes, if the shoe fits , but you are not calling everyone in America a racist are you?
Ohioboy
Apr 2021
#19
Not all Americans are racist, but I sadly have to conclude America is a racist country.
Midnight Writer
Apr 2021
#34
America is not an "anything" country. It's absurd to even try to characterize it.
gulliver
Apr 2021
#39