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"welfare state" is a weak criticism. You're talking about a population that historically faced oppression and displacement. Given the context, doesn't make sens
by wufufufu 7y ago
"welfare state" is a weak criticism. You're talking about a population that historically faced oppression and displacement. Given the context, doesn't make sense that a monthly check is the cause of alcohol addiction.
- dannypgh 7y agoYep, it's an American pastime to blame the poverty experienced by much of the indigenous population on the indigenous population. It makes people feel less guilty to be profiting from the status quo. Criticism of indigenous folks without first acknowledging the real issues of genocide and disposession is problematic at best, racist at worst.
- astronautjones 7y ago> problematic at best, racist at worst any and every discussion related to class on HN