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In reply to the discussion: I. Am. Not. Your. Enemy. [View all]democrank
(11,121 posts)I like your straightforward approach.
Many folks who have seen hard times or are currently going through hard times understand the gray areas better than the black-or-whiters. I`m pretty gray myself. For instance, I`m an old hippy who spent a lot of time with the women`s movement, yet I agree that many feminists go too far.
Even though I`d rather shop at little Mom and Pop stores or thrift shops I recently bought several board games at Wal-Mart so I could afford to help more kids this Christmas.
I also know white privilege exists but the white folks I know are struggling. One buys his heating oil by the 5-gallon can because he can`t afford the minimum fuel delivery of 100 gallons. Another one, age 83, just sold a treasured possession so she could get her furnace fixed. I saw a woman pushing a baby in a stroller the other day. It was snowing, freezing, and neither of them had mittens or a hat. The woman didn`t even have a jacket. I can remember not having a jacket so I understand how these things happen. In short, there`s something to this notion of walking a mile in another person`s shoes.
My best to you and your family.