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In fairness, if someone is a jerk to you, but sincerely apologizes, it is important to be thick-skinned and accept that apology. I think this only works in iso
by jkmcf 9y ago
In fairness, if someone is a jerk to you, but sincerely apologizes, it is important to be thick-skinned and accept that apology.
I think this only works in isolated cases when the offending party accidentally says something offensive, or there was misunderstanding.
I'm pretty sure everyone understands the meaning of the N word. Any prevalent behavior like this is unacceptable no matter how many "sincere" apologies follow.
- thereare5lights 9y agoYea but people that never had to deal with racism coupled with a distinct lack of empathy for or experience of a average person with little to no power, such as Musk, will never understand that.
- jdoliner 9y agoHow do you know Elon Musk has never had to deal with racism and has no empathy for the experience of an average person? My understanding is that he grew up as a fairly average person in South Africa.
- azinman2 9y agoWell that and my guess is race issues have a higher share of collective consciousness in SA. Obviously he’s in the ideal position in the US, however.
- thereare5lights 9y agoRead https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Elon_Musk#Early_childhood https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Elon_Musk#Early_childhood and tell me that you think that is the "average" person.
- jdoliner 9y agoI did read that actually, there's nothing in there that really screams a non-average upbringing to me. Maybe above average in terms of wealth... but not ridiculously so.
- thereare5lights 9y agoWell, you're free continue believing that is average in the distribution of wealth and socioeconomic status. Those of us that grew up poor or lower middle class will continue believing he grew up privileged as fuck.
- jdoliner 9y ago> Those of us that grew up poor or lower middle class will continue believing he grew up privileged as fuck. And what does that mean exactly? If someone accuses him of racism then they must be right because he's too privileged to have empathy? He's too privileged to understand racism? If you grew up poor or lower middle class in a developed nation then to people living on 30 cents a day in the 3rd world you're privileged as fuck. And we're all privileged as fuck compared to people who had the misfortune of being born 1000 years ago, does that mean they're the only ones who have empathy? That doesn't make a lot of sense to me. But maybe it's because I'm privileged as fuck too.
- djsumdog 9y agoAnd there are plenty of poor people in low income countries who grow up in hell and are just as psychopathic as fortune 500 bankers. They might run gangs, commit crime and kill those who cross them with little to no remorse. There are also many poor people who do an honest days work, try to help every family member and do their best for their families, villages and communities. Your status doesn't indicate what type of person you are.
- thereare5lights 9y ago> If someone accuses him of racism Who did? I certainly didn't. I said he didn't experience it. So then who are you referring to? > He's too privileged to understand racism? I question the logic of anyone who that read his response to the alleged harassment and doesn't ask wtf he was thinking. That conclusion is a perfectly legitimate one to his handling of the situation. > If you grew up poor or lower middle class in a developed nation then to people living on 30 cents a day in the 3rd world you're privileged as fuck. And we're all privileged as fuck compared to people who had the misfortune of being born 1000 years ago, does that mean they're the only ones who have empathy? That doesn't make a lot of sense to me. Ah yes, Reductio ad absurdum rears its head. Makes for a excellent and persuasive argument doesn't it? > But maybe it's because I'm privileged as fuck too. Yea you are, the fact that you got all uppity about it, makes me think you don't appreciate how fortunate you really are.
- microtherion 9y agoRead it, expecting summers in Rangoon, luge lessons, and meat helmets. Was rather disappointed.
- Lanthis 9y agoDid YOU read it? "Musk was severely bullied throughout his childhood, and was once hospitalized when a group of boys threw him down a flight of stairs and then beat him until he lost consciousness."
- thereare5lights 9y agoOh yes, the one thing there that makes him like the rest of us. I can't roll my eyes hard enough.
- true_religion 9y agoWhat specifically is it that makes his childhood elite?
- sumedh 9y agoHow many kids do you know whose dad is an electromechanical engineer, pilot, sailor and whose mom is a model?
- djsumdog 9y ago> Musk was severely bullied throughout his childhood, and was once hospitalized when a group of boys threw him down a flight of stairs and then beat him until he lost consciousness. Huh...well according to that book that's sourced, he at least knew about bullying.
- kamaal 9y agoBullying is not racism. Sure bullying is wrong and leaves victims hurt very badly. For most people bullying ends after a while, when they grow up. Racism on the other hand is superset of things, of which bullying is a part. In a racist set up you have to deal with discrimination day in and out, even if not physical assault, you still have to deal with lost opportunities, economic hardships and social problems for no mistake of yours.