I definitely misunderstood your initial point so I appreciate the clarification. I do think that you're misunderstanding mine as well, though. In simple terms, I'm saying I don't fault anyone for posing the question. I don't dismiss out of hand the idea that racism could be a factor. That's...
That's possible. I appreciate the feedback. I try to be measured but I'm sure I can be guilty of not always considering other opinions or projecting. Know better, do better as they say
You’re not gonna get one for that head in the sand, 'talking about racism perpetuate racism' silliness you just wrote lol. Gotta have some level of knowledge beyond your own uninformed feelings to have a real discussion and I'm doubtful you've had a real conversation about this with someone who...
Following your logic would then mean that the reason racism has ever been a problem in this country is because people had 'bad experiences' with black people. So all those white folks who lynched black people did so because there were black folks committing horrible acts worthy of those...
The interesting thing about this is that you don't realize what you just said:
'the individuals who treat you poorly are associating you with other black individuals with which they have had negative experiences.'
You're making the assumption that the issue of racism is that people have...
If you think someone bringing up issues of race will make people or society more racist, sounds like you believe folks are more susceptible to racist beliefs/actions than you’re letting on. And the idea that addressing issues of race is somehow harmful is, and has always been ridiculous as the...
Yes I’m invested in equality and the destruction of racism and take issue with those offended at the suggestion of the existence of racism. What a dig by you lol. And I’ve been very clear what Ive been addressing and where I stood from the jump.