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In reply to the discussion: You guys can't keep doing this. Working class white man here. [View all]HopeAgain
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The former is easier and requires little or no self-awareness. That's why this country is so divided.
I find all the vitriol in here about whole populations and regions uncomfortable because I don't see how hate of whole groups of people can possibly avoid the pitfalls of stereotyping. We can write off whole populations or maybe we can focus on offering a better America and explaining how. I am not saying accept bigotry, I am saying fight bigotry by modeling behavior that is the opposite of bigotry.
I'm a white middle class educated voter who believes in a God and I find the constant condemnation of my demographic and my faith uncomfortable as well. I understand that I have never experienced systemic discrimination, and I understand I am in no shape or form a victim, I just don't understand how stereotyping is fought by stereotyping.