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In reply to the discussion: "Let's work to end racial discrimination" is a better approach than "whites are so privileged". [View all]CANDO
(2,068 posts)What you are describing is out and out racism and bigotry. For those things that you described, they are a travesty and are shameful. The fact that I'm not subjected to such things, how is that "privilege"? It's a horrible situation for sure, but I hardly feel "privileged". Like I'm being granted something I didn't earn. Do you not see how some, if not most working and middle class whites will reject the very idea that we are "privileged"? I think you need a more effective way of getting what it is you are asking for. Accusing others of "privilege", sure as hell isn't going to get you any where. I do my job, I pay taxes, I obey the law. The fact I'm less likely to be harassed by law enforcement doesn't mean I'm "privileged", it means you are being discriminated against. Accusing me of "privilege" implies I need to be brought down to a level which I'm more appropriately suited for.