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So then what makes you think that the US has some penchant for racism that is lacking in enlightened Europe? European society seems largely free of it even with
by betwixthewires 5y ago
So then what makes you think that the US has some penchant for racism that is lacking in enlightened Europe? European society seems largely free of it even with them, might that be the case in the US also?
- prmoustache 5y agoI never said Europe was more enlightened or superior. I merely said USA is still using the concept of race and it is mostly cultural due to its history. Which means racism/discrimination issues are treated under a vastly different pane of glass. And yes it is fucked up but racism/xenophobia is a global problem. I never said europe fared better but it seems like mentionning US as a european triggered something that make US people think their country is under attack and they should just enter into negationism mode. Calm down, it is not a US vs Europe thing. More an ackniwledgement that different cultures react differently based on their history.
- betwixthewires 5y agoI'm not responding defensively in support of the US, I'm only engaging in a genuine discussion of your criticisms.