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Originally Posted by ThurgreedMarshall
Should it be a goal for someone who says racist shit to learn that it is unacceptable and grow? Uh...yes?
I don't understand the rest of your paragraph. I'm not sure why you're talking about denials. Neither person in either example denied the use of the word. They denied they are racist. This delusion is really the only theme I'm trying to draw attention to.
No. He can suck all the dicks. He can show as much remorse as he wants, he's cooked as far as I'm concerned.
No. I've said this on this board before. If it was natural to be racist in the 50s and 60s, it is not acceptable now. And you watched the change occur. If you're still holding on to those feelings, I should cut you some slack? I should understand? No chance.
It's a factor in that it is clear that you are a full-on racist and apparently beyond redemption.
That said, do I think all racists are to be thrown out? No. But it's not my responsibility or desire to give them relief when they let their racism slip. And that's really what this guy wanted. He didn't like that I thought of him as racist. He doesn't believe he is. And he's upset that I do. He's not taking a personal growth moment from what happened. He wants absolution from a black guy. Not here for it.
But let me add that I have talked to everyone on this board a number of times about a book that I think is very helpful in understanding these issues and the responses white people give when they are put in the uncomfortable situation of discussing their own racism. I would be shocked if anyone here has even bought the book, let alone read it.
TM
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Ahem. After months of “hmm, I should read that” every time you mentioned it, this comment shamed me into finally ordering it seconds ago.
