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In reply to the discussion: Why does a discussion of racism (as it relates to black Americans) always dissolve . . . [View all]4Q2u2
(1,406 posts)14. Fight the notion
Last edited Fri Aug 9, 2013, 12:47 AM - Edit history (1)
That denigrating other races is acceptable. That ones anger is not a valid reason to hurt others.
Fight the notion that a person is not able to define themselves and others can based only on skin color.
Fight the notion that all races are one big monolith and all in that group should be treated the same. l
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Why does a discussion of racism (as it relates to black Americans) always dissolve . . . [View all]
JustAnotherGen
Aug 2013
OP
It's racist, and not even subtle. Basic RW talking point. If somebody does this on DU, it's
kestrel91316
Aug 2013
#1
TYVM - my parents raised me to be sensible AND give a hoot about other people.
kestrel91316
Aug 2013
#7
They had the GOOD GRACE to rescue us savages from savage Africa and we have the nerve to
bravenak
Aug 2013
#13
are you offended by trayvon martin's use of the term "cracker" to describe zimmerman?
noiretextatique
Aug 2013
#12
has any black person or latino or asian or indian...ever...called you a cracker?
noiretextatique
Aug 2013
#32