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Originally Posted by Rexz
You really think explaining to someone how we became who we are from the slave trade will receive admiration or settle the race issue? This will never be a dropped issue, regardless of how many statues you pull down/deface or history you try to 'explain'.
The whole BLM movement in itself was inherently racist. To fight inequality it should benefit all races. Empowering one race does not bring about equality, it drives a huge wedge right through the middle. I've seen the argument "but today we are talking about black lives..."... the last time I looked, there was more than just black people in this world who are still currently oppressed or persecuted because of their race, religion or culture.
I can already see signs of racism being acceptable if its against white people.
https://www.mirror.co.uk/tv/tv-news/...ng-up-22167457
"The difference there is these white characters are an empowered group, so it's actually OK to make a comment on them." |
Again, no one says it will settle the issue, but it's a beginning. BTW this is not something we need to explain, this is something we need to educate ourselves on. (I mean this collectively, not as individuals in CF)
BLM perhaps contains a small quantity of racism against whites however demonstrations across the world have been inclusive and tolerant to the most degree.
Of course, there will be minority in any movement that try to twist the agenda by radicalisation or by militarisation. But that doesn't mean to say we should allow that to taint our view.
Use the house on fire analogy. Does the fire brigade go to the house thats burning first or three doors up to make sure they're OK?