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Weekend Warrior

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1. I don't feel like I need to apologize for being white.

Reply to DonViejo (Original post)

Tue Aug 22, 2017, 11:06 AM

Aug 2017

I feel like I need to act. Act in supporting those who support equality. Act in supporting those who understand oppression in this country is systemic at the government level. And on and on and on.

If you feel you need to apologize, maybe it's because you feel guilty for your own actions.

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