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In reply to the discussion: The Value of Diversity [View all]BainsBane
(53,027 posts)34. I don't think they are talking about Republicans
I think the person was likely talking about people like themselves who don't want to think about the concerns or even existence of anyone but themselves and people just like them.
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This is a great post BainsBane. The idea of sowing division has always hit me the wrong way because
seaglass
Jun 2014
#12
Yup...those folks have no problem not discussing issues of misogyny and racism
Cali_Democrat
Jun 2014
#33
Valuing diversity relates to: 'Civic' nationalism is about creating an inclusive society,
pampango
Jun 2014
#26
Much of Europe has as much immigration now as the US has and much of it is Asian,
pampango
Jun 2014
#39
I agree that minorities in Europe are largely recent immigrants so the politics of race and
pampango
Jun 2014
#41
That seems accurate - the phrase "unnecessary division" is kind of a red flag
el_bryanto
Jun 2014
#55
this is absolute backlash. with the net so many of our voices are making a difference. and with
seabeyond
Jun 2014
#36
you know. i read that somewhere. unfathomable. for sure. makes no sense to the thinking person. nt
seabeyond
Jun 2014
#42
I don't think it's wrong to point out things in different cultures that are destructive
statementofgoods
Jun 2014
#57