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Misunderestimator

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Tue Aug-09-05 03:19 PM
Response to Reply #128

131. Yep... I could have guessed your response.

You're one of those anti-AA types/reverse discrimination/poor whatever, but I already knew that, now that I think of it.

You know damn well it is not that he would be more successful. It means that he SURMOUNTED obstacles that are not there for YOU and succeeded to such a level in spite of them.

If you don't understand how racism affects every minority no matter how wealthy or successful they are or what advantages they have, then you don't understand racism. Racism, by itself, is an obstacle.

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