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That's a naive belief to have in practice. If you are part of a group that has been systematically oppressed by a different group because of your skin color, th

That's a naive belief to have in practice. If you are part of a group that has been systematically oppressed by a different group because of your skin color, there is a valid correlation between trust and skin color. To think otherwise is... well... naive.

scoofy 9y ago
Saying "not being a racist is naive" sounds just as stupid when applied to whites as it does to when applied to blacks, asians, hispanics, jews, etc., etc. Being racist is stupid, not smart
hyperdunc 9y ago
Fortunately, there's no more systematic oppression. Dwelling on past systematic injustices hampers building trust. Better to just call out instances of racism when we see them.
- cooper12 9y ago
  > Fortunately, there's no more systematic oppression Ahh, thank god you declared it and it became so. At best you're sheltered and ignorant, and at worse you're being purposefully obtuse.
  - hyperdunc 9y ago
    I was talking about the systematic oppression of black people. If you're talking about affirmative action then I agree that whites and Asians are systematically discriminated against.
    - cooper12 9y ago
      So it's the latter then. Nice talking to you.
blackbagboys 9y ago
There are quite a few valid correlations that judging individuals on the basis of would be considered racist.
taneq 9y ago
It's funny how racist apologetics sound the same no matter what race is being targeted.