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In reply to the discussion: Stop pretending racism is confined to Florida [View all]BainsBane
(53,032 posts)66. No, I want people to acknowledge the broader problem
and do what you are doing on a local level.
You keep thinking this is about Florida. You misunderstand the point. This is about the endemic racism that persists in American society and the justice system. By limiting the discussion to Florida, people ignore just how serious the problem really is.
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Looking forward to the same discernment and tolerance being exhibited toward Texas.
Paladin
Jul 2013
#17
You don't think there are serious issues in the legal system in the other 49 states?
BainsBane
Jul 2013
#64
People are inferring that I am a racist because if what I think of the so called Florida boycott.
William769
Jul 2013
#56
Nobody is thinking or pretending that. Racism is everywhere, Floriduh made itself a target
Egalitarian Thug
Jul 2013
#68