I think this goes a lot the same way debates about rape goes. Yes, men are raped. Yes, there are women who make false claims of rape, and men are victimized when that happens. However, neither of those excuse the fact that there's an unacceptable level of sexual assault going on in this country and that a change in societal attitudes about gender and sexuality is deeply needed.
Yes, there are some minorities who "play the race card." Yes, there are some Black folks (or insert minority of choice) who are think-skinned and are constantly looking for a fight about race. Yes, there are some minorities who engage in behavior that reinforces cultural stereotypes or do a disservice to the cause of racial justice.
None of that negates the facts that: 1. Racism is still alive and well in the USA. It's not just for your grandfather's generation. 2. People need to be called out and publicly censured when they make racist comments. 3. A better way of discussing and addressing racial issues in this country needs to be found (though fuck me if I know how to do it...).
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Yes, there are some minorities who "play the race card." Yes, there are some Black folks (or insert minority of choice) who are think-skinned and are constantly looking for a fight about race. Yes, there are some minorities who engage in behavior that reinforces cultural stereotypes or do a disservice to the cause of racial justice.
None of that negates the facts that:
1. Racism is still alive and well in the USA. It's not just for your grandfather's generation.
2. People need to be called out and publicly censured when they make racist comments.
3. A better way of discussing and addressing racial issues in this country needs to be found (though fuck me if I know how to do it...).