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In reply to the discussion: Kamala Harris agrees with Tim Scott that America not a 'racist country' but says must 'speak truth' [View all]maxsolomon
(33,265 posts)10. Harris isn't fool enough to step into Scott's trap.
I think the majority of Americans don't WANT America to BE a Racist Country. But only the delusional can deny there is a legacy of Racism - to the point of Genocide.
So, aspirationally, we're not. Historically, we are. I like to think I'm not, but I've said and done and thought things that, in retrospect, are.
Every debate in America (and most on DU) gets made into a Binary Opposition. We are or We are not are the only 2 choices. But, like every topic, the reality is a gray area. It makes me so frustrated.
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Kamala Harris agrees with Tim Scott that America not a 'racist country' but says must 'speak truth' [View all]
brooklynite
Apr 2021
OP
What percentage of people have to be racists before the country is considered racist?
marie999
Apr 2021
#1
Yes-- Democrats try to do that and then Repubs freak out and then rile up the racists
LymphocyteLover
Apr 2021
#35
Not sure about the rest of the country but Texas is a racist state. I think the reason that
walkingman
Apr 2021
#3
"we want to unify the country, but not without speaking truth and requiring accountability"
Budi
Apr 2021
#6
This will be a difficult tack for V.P. Harris to maintain (and 'thrive' on,) imo.
elleng
Apr 2021
#9
Our govt had classes to teach about systemic racism and the Trump admin freaked out
LymphocyteLover
Apr 2021
#34
When the Supreme Court invalidated key provisions of the voting rights act, that has directly
JohnSJ
Apr 2021
#16
The important thing is to identify opportunities for improvement and take action
IronLionZion
Apr 2021
#18