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In reply to the discussion: here is a question regarding my "white privilege", [View all]romanic
(2,841 posts)that take pleasure out of their miserable lives to respond like...well...snarky assholes. They're like sharks in bloody waters, or posters in white privilege threads that want to doll out tired jokes that they think are clever.
My advice is to not feel "guilty" for being white. White guilt doesn't solve jack squat. Instead, just recognize that being white, you'll never be systematically discriminated against by police or the justice system, or followed around a store while shopping, or passed up for a job etc. That doesn't mean that it's okay for others to make you feel ashamed of being white or to call you "honky, cracker, whatever". Just treat everyone, regardless of their color or ethnic background, with respect and uplift them. Fight against racism with us, be tolerant and kind, and always speak up when you see any kind of discrimination towards another person.
I hope this response was more helpful than some of the snarkier ones that didn't add a damn thing to the thread.