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In reply to the discussion: I am happy Bernie Sanders added a Racism and Racial Justice plank...however [View all]OneGrassRoot
(22,917 posts)28. I've noticed similar things since Seattle...
I've witnessed Sanders supporters (I am one, btw) and BLM advocates lose sight of the message: both Bernie's message and the #BLM message. It devolved into an attack on the supporters.
I really hope what you're experiencing with the millennials will level off, especially since Bernie has responded (perhaps not as perfectly or as quickly as some prefer) each step of the way and is in alignment with the need for racial, social and economic justice.
It really sucks that the actions of a few can cause people to completely disparage an entire movement (#BLM) and a candidate (Sanders).
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I am happy Bernie Sanders added a Racism and Racial Justice plank...however [View all]
noiretextatique
Aug 2015
OP
It is partly individual, though. Lots of people being "just a little bit racist" - consciously or no
nomorenomore08
Aug 2015
#8
True, but government can deal with institutional racism better than it can deal with
merrily
Aug 2015
#12
Agreed. This is all far more powerful and pervasive than individual fear or hate could ever be. n/t
nomorenomore08
Aug 2015
#17