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The difference is institutionalized racism in the 1950's vs a few bad actors on these college campuses. A minority in the 1950's had good reasons to feel unsaf
by thomyorkie 11y ago
The difference is institutionalized racism in the 1950's vs a few bad actors on these college campuses. A minority in the 1950's had good reasons to feel unsafe; that should be obvious to everyone. It's less obvious today as the conditions are extremely different. While it may be true that these college kids really feel unsafe, it's not unreasonable to think that they are overreacting. I can see the "toughen up" argument applying to these situations.
- cup 11y ago"While it may be true that these college kids really feel unsafe, it's not unreasonable to think that they are overreacting." Black kids are saying they feel unsafe, and you're suggesting they're overreacting. What gives you the confidence to think you know them and their situations better than they do themselves? Perhaps you need to do some personal interrogation.