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Democratic Primaries
In reply to the discussion: Kamala/Pete or Pete/Kamala 2020? [View all]artislife
(9,497 posts)64. My intent was not malice
I have a friend who hates it when people do not capitalize Black, which also falls under the category as human.
So I did some digging on to why I would do such a thing and this kind of sums up my intent.
https://www.quora.com/Why-is-the-word-black-sometimes-capitalized-when-referring-to-race
To conclude: Black is not a race. It rather pays respect to a group of people distinguishable in their culture, history and even in their genetic make-up from any recent immigrants from Africa.
the part that refers to my capitalization, is this: It rather pays respect to a group of people distinguishable by their culture, history....
To me there is a history to the treatment to a group of humans who are gay. People are killed, shunned, denied jobs and more, as you well know.
I was just tipping my hat. Really, I did not mean to single out in a disrespectful way or in a sense of "otherness".
I now know not to capitalize the word gay and that in doing so, I may have inadvertently slighted individuals I was trying to respect.
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Truth told, with how both are polling I think that -right now- it'd be a losing ticket.
Decoy of Fenris
Apr 2019
#3
You can't ignore lack of support or funds or campaign volunteers though
workinclasszero
Apr 2019
#54
He and a few other are running on the "I can reach Donny voters" mantra.
rogue emissary
Apr 2019
#14
Sorry if I gave that impression, but I also don't think he's only focused on them.
rogue emissary
Apr 2019
#17
Thing is I think that type (I don't use the RN term) wouldn't mind if they got two white guys.
rogue emissary
Apr 2019
#19
There wont be any dream team combos...nobody settles for second after primary battles
Baclava
Apr 2019
#25
Running mates arent chosen till just before the convention, late next summer, its a long way to go
Baclava
Apr 2019
#47
You've almost exactly nailed how I feel ... so obviously I don't think you're off at all :) (nt)
mr_lebowski
Apr 2019
#63