• thermal_shock@lemmy.world
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    2 days ago

    So because you have not experienced those things, no one else of color has? No.

    As a white male I know I have privilege and use it to help those that don’t. When I see someone of color being shit on by people in power, like cops, or other people who think they’re above them, I step up in and say something at minimum.

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        1 day ago

        I know I’m judged as better by others, but I don’t believe that shit for a second. I know I’m not better than anyone else just for being white.

        You’re free to feel as you please maybe once you’re shot at you’ll understand what others go through.

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          14 hours ago

          I mean if you want me to admit our police and criminal justice system are in need of reform, I agree. I don’t think it needs to be tackled from a race angle. I think fixing the broader problems with the system will take care of the race concerns.

          Daniel Shaver was white. Police training is completely anti public by design. Police are poorly educated on the law. Police are corrupt and cover for each other. Police, judges, and prosecutors are way too cozy with each other. Qualified Immunity is a nightmare.

          Solve that crap first then let’s see how bad the system racism remains.

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            10 hours ago

            Dude there are police officers in the kkk, that feel anyone not white deserves abuse. Look at the stats. I’m not discussing this anymore since you keep changing the topic.