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In reply to the discussion: I am happy Bernie Sanders added a Racism and Racial Justice plank...however [View all]noiretextatique
(27,275 posts)I have been in dialogue with some black millenials ( I am 56) about the latest BLM-related incident in Seattle. They are continuing to rage about the racism of Sanders supporters, and feeling outraged about white people telling them how to address injustice. I keep asking them: which candidate listened and responded to the concerns BLM raised? Clinton had a closed door meeting, so I guess she will do something soon, but Sanders added a thoughtful and comprehensive plank to his campaign. But still...the raging against white Sanders supporters continues. Of course they have a point, but as I keep asking: who are you going to vote for? And, do you think white Clinton or Trump or Carson or Bush, etc., supporters are more enlightened? While I suppport efforts to challenge racism in liberal and progressive circles, I do not, cannot, and will not support a scorched earth strategy of black nationalism...which is how I see the Seattle disruption.