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In reply to the discussion: "I'm proud to be white. I bet no one passes this on because they are scared to be called a racist." [View all]Amimnoch
(4,558 posts)That I can be pulled over by police for speeding, and not feel any tension or fear from that encounter.. while so many others do makes me ashamed of our culture.
That if my home is robbed, or Im assaulted, or I have need to turn to the police for assistance I can count on them investigating, and taking reasonable action on my complaint.. while so many others may not count on the same level of assistance makes me ashamed of our culture.
That should I break the law, or be innocent and accused of breaking the law I may count on better legal council, better representation, a better deal from the DA, and better chance of a jury acquittal than others simply due to the color of my skin makes me ashamed of our culture.
That in employment or a job interview I can count on better treatment, better opporunity, and all too often a better wage simply due to the color of my skin makes me ashamed of our culture.
That when I do something as simple as strolling through a parking lot people wont randomy check their wallet or hold their purse tight up against them simply because I happen to pass near them because of my skin.. while others do experience this because of theirs makes me ashamed of our culture.