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If the Trump era has taught me anything, it's that for the most part it's usually a fools errand trying to explain to racists why their views are wrong. As you
by nujabe 6y ago
If the Trump era has taught me anything, it's that for the most part it's usually a fools errand trying to explain to racists why their views are wrong. As you mentioned they're just set in their ways. There's usually a fundamental mind shift required that goes beyond a few conversations. It may sound intuitive that a college experience may help them get over their views but I really don't think college is the place for that.
>...outside world will always hate them for saying the things they were raised to say is the absolute most perfect way to make sure they never want to change.
This can't be a serious argument...since when was beliefs held as an adult, however grotesque, become 'okay' because it was taught at home? People learn all sorts of screwed up behaviours and beliefs at home, racism being just one among many, it's still up to the individual to be self aware and self improve. And as I mentioned in the previous post, their admission poses a risk to the social cohesion and mental health of all the students at the college, which I think would be unfair.
- msla 6y ago> This can't be a serious argument...since when was beliefs held as an adult, however grotesque, become 'okay' because it was taught at home? That isn't what I said. I'd never defend any kind of racist thought, and I'd further never confuse explaining something with defending it. For example, you can explain why a cancer arose without defending the cancer's existence. Similarly with racism: You can explain why people hold racist beliefs without defending any kind of racism whatsoever.