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In reply to the discussion: Is it productive to repeatedly remind white people of how privileged they are? [View all]mstinamotorcity2
(1,451 posts)I don't think they are all white. I live in a multi-cultural city. I see spoiled ignorance in all ethnic backgrounds. It is true that Caucasians have a History of Violence, Theft, Murder that they attribute to the American dream and the sailing of the Mayflower. but as the years have passed and communication around the world has increased we know that no matter what the Country or the place the same problem is universal.
You have the people sitting on the hill with all the lights on in their house, while the folks in the valley struggle in darkness. Inequality. Wherever you go there is a 99%. Its the reason for all the unrest around the world. The heart of the problem is we all really want the same basic things and are willing to do a little more for the extras. Everyone I speak to no matter where they are or what Country they come from say all they want is to have the ability to take care of themselves and their families. By having a job or business, having a home with utilities, food on the table, their children to be educated for new possibilities, and maybe that special vacation every once in a while and Medical care to stay healthy. Its not much to ask for.
The 1% do not want you to have any of it. They want to remain the 1% and have a problem with anyone who goes against their way of thinking. Its a Global economy.