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Laura PourMeADrink

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14. Hmmm. Don't think equating race and financial status has

Tue Apr 20, 2021, 03:17 PM

Apr 2021

anything to do with whether or not you can feel deep empathy for people. Ted Kennedy comes to mind. He slogged to the Senate every day to fight for injustice. Despite having two brothers killed and all the money in the world to just sail on a yacht instead. A human being either cares or they don't.

I have never seen a single person on DU express anything but horror and disdain for those who have oppressed.

Our time is probably better spent just stipulating that everyone cares automatically. And talk about how to pass legislation to fix the police departments?

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It may be hard to understand what white privilege means until considering what it DOESN'T mean [View all] StarfishSaver Apr 2021 OP

I in no way wish to diminish the issue for POC, but the truth is that this is more often WHITE MALE hlthe2b Apr 2021 #1

If you look at the statistics Bettie Apr 2021 #50

Yes and consistent with what I stated. POC are absolutely the most at risk. White MALES the least. hlthe2b Apr 2021 #51

She didn't diminish the risk to any group StarfishSaver Apr 2021 #52

Really you think that applies to anyone on DU? LakeArenal Apr 2021 #2

Yes StarfishSaver Apr 2021 #3

Of course it doesn't LA! It's preaching to a choir that has Laura PourMeADrink Apr 2021 #4

The term did enter my mind. LakeArenal Apr 2021 #5

How does a white person explaining that black people fear for their lives when stopped by the police StarfishSaver Apr 2021 #6

Because you have done so in the past. LakeArenal Apr 2021 #11

Uh-huh StarfishSaver Apr 2021 #13

Because DU is a place for like minded people who support Democratic policies for EVERYONE. LakeArenal Apr 2021 #15

"Like-minded" doesn't mean always in complete agreement on every issue at all times StarfishSaver Apr 2021 #16

Yes yes you are always right. LakeArenal Apr 2021 #17

Yes yes you are always right. LakeArenal Apr 2021 #18

First of all... Rarely see Laura PourMeADrink Apr 2021 #19

Crickets Laura PourMeADrink Apr 2021 #27

So a white person goes all "Karen/Fox News" on a black person sharing a mild, Maru Kitteh Apr 2021 #29

Pretty much StarfishSaver Apr 2021 #30

Guess you didn't read #3 Laura PourMeADrink Apr 2021 #47

That is not my fault. I want it changed. Demsrule86 Apr 2021 #54

lol what on earth WhiskeyGrinder Apr 2021 #8

Yes. WhiskeyGrinder Apr 2021 #7

Of course it does leftstreet Apr 2021 #10

Hmmm. Don't think equating race and financial status has Laura PourMeADrink Apr 2021 #14

I don't think it has anything to do with economic circumstances StarfishSaver Apr 2021 #20

i agree leftstreet Apr 2021 #22

I don't agree StarfishSaver Apr 2021 #23

Okay leftstreet Apr 2021 #25

We have a number of homeless posters. We also have a lot of disabled ones as well. Coventina Apr 2021 #40

Thanks for this input Hekate Apr 2021 #43

Thank you betsuni Apr 2021 #44

Coventina's right, leftstreet. I'll just leave it at that. nt Hekate Apr 2021 #42

This message was self-deleted by its author leftstreet Apr 2021 #9

K&R Solly Mack Apr 2021 #12

White fragility strikes again! Coventina Apr 2021 #21

What? It's absurd to assume that people on DU Laura PourMeADrink Apr 2021 #31

I absolutely believe the vast majority of DUers are not racist and would say that they oppose Coventina Apr 2021 #36

Only upset when it's pointed at us. Intent to inflame Laura PourMeADrink Apr 2021 #37

I didn't see anything in the OP that was pointed at DUers? Coventina Apr 2021 #38

How is pointing out said truth an intent to inflame? thx in advance uponit7771 Apr 2021 #46

Was not doing that! Was tired of insinuation that was pointed Laura PourMeADrink Apr 2021 #48

Indeed StarfishSaver Apr 2021 #34

+1, hit dogs howl uponit7771 Apr 2021 #45

K&R (Why anyone becomes touchy about white privilege OPs like this, I do not know.) betsuni Apr 2021 #24

Because it is pointed at us... And not the realm of others. OP Laura PourMeADrink Apr 2021 #32

I still don't understand. If something doesn't apply to you, why take it personally? betsuni Apr 2021 #35

Are you serious? Not taking anything personally. Just hate Laura PourMeADrink Apr 2021 #39

I didn't see any "blanket disses." betsuni Apr 2021 #41

#3 Laura PourMeADrink Apr 2021 #49

It's really just discrimination and unfair inequality. gulliver Apr 2021 #26

It doesn't "call out" anyone StarfishSaver Apr 2021 #28

Well than start saying other people!!! And take back what Laura PourMeADrink Apr 2021 #33

Restating the argument. 100% agree Laura PourMeADrink Apr 2021 #53