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In reply to the discussion: Dear White America: Its time to get the message [View all]M0rpheus
(885 posts)Last edited Thu Feb 20, 2014, 01:13 AM - Edit history (2)
Whether or not, "White people" includes you in this case, the worst you're going to suffer is hurt feelings. It's regrettable but fairly benign.
Now, on the other hand, the reverse is often expensive, painful, depressing and, deadly.
I'm not acting like only *I* have rights and understanding, I'm noting the disparity between what hurts your feelings and what can get us killed. You have to admit (well... no you don't), that the difference is pretty stark, there.
You're the one that was marching in the 60's. Were your feelings hurt then when those people you were marching for, were mad at "White people"?
If the answer to that is "no", why not?
Could it have been that you empathized with them and understood their anger?
Now, if you were able to empathize and understand then, why are you not able to now?
What changed?
Was it you or, did you fall for that post-racial America stuff?
*awaiting your measured and, well thought out yet, passionate argument in response. Or.... you can just continue to sputter impotently. Whichever you prefer.
Sincerely,
M0