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Originally Posted by BellaDonna
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Believe it or not, some people feel that the terms "white" and "racist" are synonymous. And if the word "racist" is defined as white people, then sure enough, you can say that all racists are white. And that it is impossible for blacks to be racist. But ONLY if you define racist as such.
In most people's minds, though, the word "racist" has a very different definition. And no one is exempt from or immune to it.
In some circles, a white person who genuinely believes in equality will be termed as even "more racist" than those who are blatant about it because he will be said to be in denial of his own racism, simply because he is white.
Sad but true.
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So you can't win. So long as you're white, you're racist.
Then if you say you don't care, that is a fault as well...because you're supposed to care.
What does that type of circle expect of a white person? What is their idea of a white person who is taking the "correct and acceptable" approach to racism issues? Or is there no acceptable white person?