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In reply to the discussion: Is there anyway now that we can be considered not racist? [View all]fishwax
(29,291 posts)I don't really understand that reaction.
When I read it, I recognize certain attitudes/responses/arguments that POC frequently have to deal with even on liberal message boards. I have seen them even on DU. And that sucks. I figure dealing with that is likely more painful than simply reading about it. And I don't take it personally because it isn't about me. It's about those who continue to struggle for equality in a culture that is still not equal.
The fact that, even on liberal message boards like DU, such attitudes abound doesn't mean that everyone on DU is racist. Is there something about the content of the post that you think is inaccurate? Do you dispute that they are products of a racist culture?
If you think the post is factually inaccurate--that the things he mentions don't really happen or they aren't really racist--that's one thing.
If you don't dispute the accuracy of the points, are you saying we just shouldn't talk about it?