Well so far I haven’t been shot by any cops that I’ve interacted with, have not been discriminated against in employment, nor been questioned as to my presence in any building. But if you want to feel guilty, go ahead, it’s a free country. My dad came to this country with $6 in his pocket and did quite well.
Almost sounds insulting though, kinda smacks of telling minorities who succeed "oh, you did so good despite your obvious disadvantages. " Like that scene from Star Trek (2009) with the Vulcans giving Spock shit for having a human mother.
So because you have not experienced those things, no one else of color has? No.
As a white male I know I have privilege and use it to help those that don’t. When I see someone of color being shit on by people in power, like cops, or other people who think they’re above them, I step up in and say something at minimum.
I mean if you want me to admit our police and criminal justice system are in need of reform, I agree. I don’t think it needs to be tackled from a race angle. I think fixing the broader problems with the system will take care of the race concerns.
Daniel Shaver was white. Police training is completely anti public by design. Police are poorly educated on the law. Police are corrupt and cover for each other. Police, judges, and prosecutors are way too cozy with each other. Qualified Immunity is a nightmare.
Solve that crap first then let’s see how bad the system racism remains.
Well so far I haven’t been shot by any cops that I’ve interacted with, have not been discriminated against in employment, nor been questioned as to my presence in any building. But if you want to feel guilty, go ahead, it’s a free country. My dad came to this country with $6 in his pocket and did quite well.
Almost sounds insulting though, kinda smacks of telling minorities who succeed "oh, you did so good despite your obvious disadvantages. " Like that scene from Star Trek (2009) with the Vulcans giving Spock shit for having a human mother.
So because you have not experienced those things, no one else of color has? No.
As a white male I know I have privilege and use it to help those that don’t. When I see someone of color being shit on by people in power, like cops, or other people who think they’re above them, I step up in and say something at minimum.
Doesn’t sound that different to me from "As a white male I know I’m better. "
I know I’m judged as better by others, but I don’t believe that shit for a second. I know I’m not better than anyone else just for being white.
You’re free to feel as you please maybe once you’re shot at you’ll understand what others go through.
I mean if you want me to admit our police and criminal justice system are in need of reform, I agree. I don’t think it needs to be tackled from a race angle. I think fixing the broader problems with the system will take care of the race concerns.
Daniel Shaver was white. Police training is completely anti public by design. Police are poorly educated on the law. Police are corrupt and cover for each other. Police, judges, and prosecutors are way too cozy with each other. Qualified Immunity is a nightmare.
Solve that crap first then let’s see how bad the system racism remains.
maybe you’re just not brown enough ! fat chance
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