Seriously. Im just gonna stop now. Sounds like an excuse card. He specifically said whites not everyone. KKK said those things and they are racist, no one here questions that. Im not buying it man. I respect your opinion but i disagree wholeheartedly
Hypothetical question. If the head of corporation x is black and he promotes a less qualified black man over a clearly more qualified white man is that an act of racism? If the roles are reversed is that an act of racism?
My last comment on this and I already said. What power do I have over you? What power do you have over me? I understand you are talking about systematic stuff. BLM has a lot of power man. Hell seattle has given blocks of down town to BLM and antifa. Its almost self defeating to post black people have no power. Thats bullshit and you know it. They have the same power everyone else has, a vote.
Person to person, or individually, our power is equal; we all have the same power to vote. You're right, I'm referring to systematic racism which is about the laws and systems and policies put into place that continually oppress minorities. Regarding that power to vote, have you looked into voter suppression and how that unevenly affects the black community?
Because they have to show an ID? Im not sure what you mean. I have to show an ID to vote why shouldnt everyone.
Not at all...everyone has to show id in order to vote. Give me a bit and I'll try to post examples bro
How do minorities lack power?
Not true SHA. Racism in Amercia encompasses more than just hatred of another's skin color although that is definitely part of it. While you personally don't think you're better than another person based solely on skin color, and that's awesome, it doesn't change the fact that there are systems and power structures currently in place that oppress minorities. I honestly wish racism were as simple as "I don't like you cuz you're black". And I don't have my own secret definition of racism. As a matter of fact I posted the definition of racism and tried to explain it. The issues I mention have been echoed by black people for centuries. I could not sit here with a straight face and claim no progress has been made for blacks and minorities since the abolishing of slavery. Hell you mentioned some of them. And just because economic factors haven't always been applicable doesn't mean that they aren't now. Have you heard of redlining?
Here's an article regarding voter suppression. It focuses more on the 2016 election but the issues mentioned are commonplace and have been
This part confuses me.
So why is it minorities do not have to show an ID? You have to show an ID to buy alcohol, get on a plane, drive a car, etc. But its somehow suppression to ask for an ID vote? I do not understand that.
Man I said I would stop.. after this will. Buying alcohol, getting on a plane & driving or all privileges. Voting is a right. This country was built on no taxation without representation, yet too many people are having their votes suppressed. Look at how many polling locations are closed in African American communities. They move polling locations without notice. I’m sure Kenyatta Watson’s mom reported this happened to her this year. The Republicans in North Carolina tried to gerrymander their districts to suppress the African American vote. It was so bad the North Carolina Supreme Court prevent them from drawing the maps the way they wanted because they said it was clear they were attacking the African American vote with surgical precision. Then go look at the these that you can use vs what you can’t. You can use a gun license but you cannot use a student ID. That’s odd. Oh and not everyone has access to an ID. That is not a fact, just your opinion.
Yea if that is happening that is bullshit. Completely agree.
@HornsUp, don't "stop". I know these conversations can get frustrating but they need to be had. It's ok if we don't all agree but I believe if we each come from a place of understanding that progress is made. @primal defense, I love hearing your views as well. I'm not the most articulate and sometimes maybe I don't get out what I'm trying to. But I appreciate you guys and everyone's views.
Same here. These are a learning experience for everyone. Everyone just needs to keep open mind and be fair
