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In reply to the discussion: Why I don't think the phrase/argument white privilege is effective. [View all]treestar
(82,383 posts)to POC. It's saying "we are still victims." Bad white people will actually embrace it, thinking they deserve the privileged status. Good white people will feel sorry for POC (and that means they don't see them as equals).
There is a black POTUS, FFS, grab this chance to say yes we are equal! Or superior in some cases, i.e., President Obama. Quit emphasizing the victimhood - this is the point in history to turn that around!
It should be: hey white people who think you are superior, suck it! You have been proven wrong.
And this is not meant as "condescending." White people are involved, so their opinions might actually be helpful. Skin color does not mean you are always being mean. If this is "telling us how to handle it" it's just a suggestion.