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In reply to the discussion: Has the Left Surrendered? - BillMoyers.com [View all]I think the point was that white male heterosexuals have never had to combat the more prevalent forms of discrimination in this society; therefore someone like Moyers has no business talking about fighting for rights. I don't agree with that. We should all talk about fighting for equal rights for everyone.
I have on occasion made a point that seems similar on the surface, but is actually quite dissimilar. I usually make my point when a white male heterosexual pooh poohs or fails by a lot to grasp the struggles that non-whites, women and homosexuals have had to endure. And my point is that I am not surprised when someone like him refuses to empathize (not can't empthasize, but refuses to). But that is only when said person is being an ass about the struggles of others and has more to do with his assery than with his color, orientation or gender.