#blacklivesmatter racism is a human problem

For me, the first and last are part of the normal gamut of human responses to novelty.

Sure, and I expect most people like me do their best to be patient and understanding of this. However, much like very tall or very beautiful people constantly having their physique brought up, it can be quite taxing to forever be a ‘novelty’, leaving aside the odd unintended insult.

I think there’s several things to unpack in what you’ve written. I agree with most of what you’ve written but I’m not sure I agree with all of your conclusions. Your second paragraph seems to conclude that people’s reactions to race are contingent on luck of the draw: where they’re born and when, what their social circle is, their opportunities in life, etc. I can understand why some people might react the way they do to someone of a different race. The issue I see with what you’ve written m is that it can’t just be that, or it takes away people’s responsibility in the perpetuation of a system that drastically disadvantages certain races. It may not be their fault, but they have the power to contribute to changing it so it is their responsibility. That’s part of The Struggle, and it’s why BLM had to happen.

I don’t mean to come across as preachy or combative. Your messages with me have been polite and thoughtful, so don’t get me wrong. 👍

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