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We are all wrong on Ferguson [View all] Atman Dec 2014 OP

Is the author white? NoJusticeNoPeace Dec 2014 #1

What's the problem? Atman Dec 2014 #2

White or not? NoJusticeNoPeace Dec 2014 #3

Why does it matter? Atman Dec 2014 #4

If you'd read it, you would know writer is white. nt 99th_Monkey Dec 2014 #11

yep rbrnmw Dec 2014 #32

Apparently it's necessary. Igel Dec 2014 #20

Post removed Post removed Dec 2014 #9

welcome to DU Kali Dec 2014 #16

Thanks MIRT. uppityperson Dec 2014 #31

Sounds like a lot of white privilege bullshit to me NoJusticeNoPeace Dec 2014 #5

This message was self-deleted by its author 1000words Dec 2014 #6

I totally accept those points. Atman Dec 2014 #7

I am angry at myself for giving this nonsensical white privilege bullshit 2 minutes of my life NoJusticeNoPeace Dec 2014 #8

seconded La Lioness Priyanka Dec 2014 #13

Same here. Coincidentally, this was posted here... pinboy3niner Dec 2014 #18

. Iggo Dec 2014 #28

Well said. LeftOfWest Dec 2014 #36

Absofuckinglutely. These types of " both sides have a point" arguments are bullshit. Iris Dec 2014 #38

For instance if I hear one more time that both parties are at fault for a do nothing NoJusticeNoPeace Dec 2014 #61

I know, right? That's a PERFECT example of why eventually, there has to be a "right" side. Iris Dec 2014 #64

I'm white Caretha Dec 2014 #43

Yes it is stinky bullshit. The author is a privileged something or other LawDeeDah Dec 2014 #12

White woman here and I agree with you - this OP is bs. jwirr Dec 2014 #15

I'm a white man from the south. I say bs. mmonk Dec 2014 #10

Nobody ever claimed Michael Brown was a Rosa Parks gollygee Dec 2014 #14

Absolutely. jwirr Dec 2014 #17

I had a conversation last night with someone who brought up the "no angel" justiceischeap Dec 2014 #25

^^ THIS ^^ Iris Dec 2014 #40

Your buddy JustAnotherGen Dec 2014 #19

oh what to do with this fresh steaming pile? 99Forever Dec 2014 #21

Unrec Totally Racist rbrnmw Dec 2014 #22

Sorry, but I do think Darren Wilson was an animal. logosoco Dec 2014 #23

Exactly. And a doing a dangerous job doesn't make them irreproachable. Iris Dec 2014 #41

The only people who got it wrong and are still getting it wrong... Ykcutnek Dec 2014 #24

Well said. n/t Iris Dec 2014 #42

something he/she missed KT2000 Dec 2014 #26

Steaming pile of shit HERVEPA Dec 2014 #27

There is some truth to the notion that many are getting caught up Maedhros Dec 2014 #29

Cops need to stop killing people. Period. bravenak Dec 2014 #30

The people are fed up with being fed up. mstinamotorcity2 Dec 2014 #33

+1 nt Live and Learn Dec 2014 #52

My criticism would be that at this point in time, a high level analysis BootinUp Dec 2014 #34

I am willing to bet the author is BORRING . olddots Dec 2014 #35

Badge sniffing, racist, apologist nonsense all dressed up as "reasonable". FUCK THE POLICE! TheKentuckian Dec 2014 #37

+1 So true. nt Live and Learn Dec 2014 #48

I'm glad to have sparked a discussion. Atman Dec 2014 #39

When all you have is a spoon... Recursion Dec 2014 #44

I think the discussion validates many points from the article. Telling, that. n/t X_Digger Dec 2014 #45

This message was self-deleted by its author 1000words Dec 2014 #62

Whew. Now that we've read the article... Atman Dec 2014 #46

Do you have a link for that garbage or was it written exclusively for you? Live and Learn Dec 2014 #49

No sarcasm. Atman Dec 2014 #50

Okay, read it again and he does have a few valid points. Live and Learn Dec 2014 #51

I think 'fear' should be removed entirely as an excuse for killing people. Erich Bloodaxe BSN Dec 2014 #55

Show him this vid azmom Dec 2014 #60

What friggen riots? Live and Learn Dec 2014 #47

Sorry, no. Erich Bloodaxe BSN Dec 2014 #53

Excellent analysis. Atman Dec 2014 #57

How can you claim to be in fear for your life kdmorris Dec 2014 #54

Complete bullshit!!!!!! WestIndianArchie Dec 2014 #56

How is it "propaganda?" Atman Dec 2014 #58

This post is too long for my taste. nt ladjf Dec 2014 #59

Sorry, but I can't rec this. AverageJoe90 Dec 2014 #63

Joe, I really don't think you get racism above the individual level meaning you can't get a handle TheKentuckian Dec 2014 #65