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9. No one should feel guilty for how they were born...

Fri Jan 13, 2017, 09:50 AM

Jan 2017

...even straight, white, males. It's good that you're getting involved and speaking out but don't feel bad about things out of your control.

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The responsibility of being White, Male, Straight, and Liberal [View all] Docreed2003 Jan 2017 OP

Yes! Preach, preach! brush Jan 2017 #1

Thank you! Docreed2003 Jan 2017 #2

Thank you for your thoughtful comment. I agree. tandem5 Jan 2017 #3

Count me in...n/t bluecollar2 Jan 2017 #4

I'm registering as a Muslim as soon as possible. HassleCat Jan 2017 #5

Right there with you!! Docreed2003 Jan 2017 #6

Be careful if it's essentially pointless. Buckeye_Democrat Jan 2017 #7

True...choosing battles and situational awareness is key Docreed2003 Jan 2017 #8

No one should feel guilty for how they were born... TCJ70 Jan 2017 #9

You can't control how you were born tomfodw Jan 2017 #10

And that's an excellent summation of my point, thank you! Docreed2003 Jan 2017 #12

It's not guilt so much... Docreed2003 Jan 2017 #11

K&R smirkymonkey Jan 2017 #13