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In reply to the discussion: Yes, acknowledging privilege is hard work. [View all]hfojvt
(37,573 posts)ah, but what about ALL of the millions and millions of white people who are NOT similarly placed. Who are, in fact, placed well BELOW those three? So what if Oprah is more oppressed than Bill Gates? She is still far LESS oppressed than some white guy who goes down into a coal mine every frigging day, or who slings tar on a hot roof, or who works in a meat packing plant, or a foundry.
But also, I invite you to explain, if you can, how my similarly placed co-worker is "oppressed". He does NOT complain every day about being followed around in stores. He does NOT get a ticket more than ONCE in the eight years I have known him for DWB. So where is his oppression?
He drives a nicer car than I do. He owns a motorcycle. He eats out a lot while I brown-bag, he's eating McDonalds, Subway, buying from the vending machine, etc. Seems to be enjoying the hell out of life.