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I see what you are saying but I'm having a hard time understanding why there is a prerequisite to "take away ... privileges" in order to ensure individual right

I see what you are saying but I'm having a hard time understanding why there is a prerequisite to "take away ... privileges" in order to ensure individual rights are being protected. I guess I just wouldn't use the word "privilege" to describe something that is an impediment to protecting the individual rights of any individual. I realize that "privilege" is a very overloaded word these days so perhaps I'm just not understanding its use in this context.

willis936 6y ago
African-Americans have faced disenfranchisement consistently since reconstruction. That is why they are poor. Being able to afford college is a privilege. Being able to pull yourself out of poverty is a privilege. The “American Dream” is that there is a fair meritocracy at play. We’re finally making moves towards that and those who benefit from it are pissed off. I don’t have hard laws to point towards, but laws are made based on culture. The US is in the midst of a cultural revolution. The majority is realizing that we should have a society that treats people fairly. That is pissing some people off.