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> Being poor and white is still an advantage over poor and Latino/Black. Look at conviction rates at criminal trials for example. No argument, but is that real
by jnbiche 9y ago
> Being poor and white is still an advantage over poor and Latino/Black. Look at conviction rates at criminal trials for example.
No argument, but is that really justification for wealthy urban whites to go around shouting about "white privilege" to poor rural whites? I mean, if you feel that way, continue, but I can guarantee you it won't be a net positive for our country, black or white.
- Retric 9y agoA poor white man is less likely to be convicted than a rich black man. So, the racial devise is larger than the economic one. I don't think the term white privilege is great, but it is a massive injustice that's IMO worth talking about.