Yarddog
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- Jun 13, 2014
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I am a middle aged white man living in a predominantly white region. I used to think I was not racist at all, but in light of recent black-white tensions in the US, I have taken a close look at myself. While I do not disparage black people, I have been in groups where racist things were said and not spoken out and denounced them. I have also been slow to admit the white priviledge that I have been able to take advantage of my whole life. I now acknowledge that institutional racism exists in this country. I guess I would say I am a recovering racist. I think that most white people fear loss of priviledge and harsh retaliation if blacks gain too much power in our society. Certainly white priviledge would be lost in a society ruled by blacks and other minorities, but that is the goal, a society that does not unfairly advantage whites. I would be more than willing to serve a more subordinate role in society if it meant being able to live in peace and I believe a society with more people of color in authority would be a better society. To hasten this inevitable paradigm shift, I would like to hear from black people what I can do on a daily basis.
What privilege are you afraid of losing? do you take something away from someone else? and what do you think you deserve retaliation for ?
I think on a daily basis, you should just go to work every day, treat people with the same love and respect you would like in return. is there anything else?? you need to be told these things? We've had a Black president and Justice department, I'm not seeing the trajectory they have created thats putting us on a path to a better society. I think they could have done more with their message to America, I'm pretty dissapointed