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MFrohike

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7. Doubtful

Reply to Oktober (Reply #5)

Fri May 22, 2015, 10:44 PM

May 2015

There's a world of difference between claiming that part of human history that is the story of your ancestors and being a giant racist tool. To an extent, it helps give you a place in the world. Given that humans function best when they at least have some semblance of a niche in the giant scroll of human history, I don't see why this is a bad thing. Everybody's ancestors did good and bad. As long as you're honest about it, which is a challenge for anybody, it can be a source of strength and resilience.

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It's a step backwards and perpetuates racism.... Oktober May 2015 #5

Explain. sheshe2 May 2015 #6

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I don't entirely agree. romanic May 2015 #8