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Showing Original Post only (View all)It's disappointing to see "liberals" deny the existence of white privilege [View all]
Last edited Fri Feb 28, 2014, 02:31 AM - Edit history (1)
Some started such a thread about objectification, and I feel the need to reciprocate for our members of color. I just want to say I value your contributions here on DU, and I oppose the sort of hostility to your points of view that is evident in the declaration that white privilege should not be mentioned. It is not becoming a liberal, progressive, or Democratic online community. A do not accept the view that a handful of white members can control how racism should be discussed. We do not experience racism and therefore it is presumptuous for us to claim we should be able to limit conversations about it.
I won't repeat arguments I have made elsewhere. I just want to provide a thread for DUers to express their support for the members of color on this site.
Edit: Title edited because the original version used the word "ashamed," echoing the wording of a previous thread on objectification. A few members have pointed out that the idea of collective shame is mistaken, and I actually agree with that so I have changed the title.