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I assume that others like me are tired of racial obsession. Some of us don't need or want to place any emphasis on a person's race as any special qualifier for different treatment, because we see each other as people. Some people we like, because we like how they think and behave, some people we grow tired of because of their antics. Long live MLK! We're all basically the same, why is this so hard to understand?
There is of course the alternative, where we focus primarily on insignificant differences and place enormous importance on that, and start dividing each other on that basis, to demonize the other without regard for who they are beyond their skin colour. I wonder if we can find any examples of the outcomes of this type of thinking in history?
I'd consider carefully what far left activist are trying to achieve and the manner in which they are trying to achieve it. It's for these reasons I reject the BLM movement as a destructive, divisive movement.
Happy to reply, and I will look forward to further discourse with you.
But first...you really should stop whining about "character attacks". That's what weak-minded right-wingers do. Truth is, you're no liberal. Based upon your previous posts, you define yourself as a CLASSICAL liberal, which is the ideological foundation upon which BOTH liberalism and conservatism in America are based. So, at best...at best...you're being coy by insisting that you are "a liberal'. Everyone can see (and your posting history confirms) that you are a conservative. That's all fine and good, but don't play that game, and then whine when people point it out to you. That's just weak sauce, my friend.
Now, to your OP.
So, you're "tired of racial obsession", huh? Please, define that further, for me? I ask that, because most liberals are tired a ACTUAL RACISM, and have no use for ambiguous terms like "racial obsession". That's an empty term. Are you tired of Racism, firefly, or are you just tired of black people protesting against racism? Please, be as candid and specific as possible in your reply.
Next....what's so "divisive" about protesting against Racism? Who's being "divided"? Think about that.
Next, let's be clear and honest with one another, ok? When you say you only see people as people...you are (once again...as in the "racial obsession" remarks) dodging the issue. And the issue is this: Everyone sees race. EVERYONE see race. If you are an American, and you claim that you don't notice race...you're a liar. Noticing race does NOT mean one is a racist. But pretending to not see race is very often a sign of someone who has issues with race. So if you are sincere, I suggest you stop using that argument around others; because people who understand race and racism can see right through it.
Next....#BLM. Do you honestly believe that the protests are about "insignificant differences" and that they "demonize" all white people? Have you not been paying attention? If so, what news sources are you relying upon for this conclusion? I assume you are a white person...and I assume you are not American (as "colour", as opposed to "color" is decidedly British). If my assumptions are incorrect, please let me know. I am an African-American man, and I suspect that you and I may come to these discussions with very different sets of lived, learned experiences.
So, more context is helpful in these types of discussions.
Lastly, what EXACTLY do you believe "the far left activists" are trying to achieve (and how)? Again, your remarks seem intentionally vague and shallow. Please, elaborate so that we can debate them on their merits (or lack thereof).
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