Posted by Dr. Bob on August 7, 2009, at 21:32:17
In reply to Re: make change » Dr. Bob, posted by Kath on August 7, 2009, at 18:00:34
> The police might have a policy that involves incarcerating those of (insert racial profile of your choosing here).
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> That doesn't mean that those who are concerned for the individuals need to bleach their skin as a 'strrategy' for dealing with the situation.
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> alexandra_kNo, but I don't see apologizing after being uncivil as analogous to bleaching one's skin. Unless being uncivil is as central to their identity as race...
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> > > I feel like my thoughts on this are unheard.
> > > I feel like that hasn't been understood.
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> Ya know - on thinking about it, I don't really understand why these 2 statements aren't okay Dr. Bob.
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> If I felt that way, isn't it okay to tell that I feel that way?
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> KathYou might feel that way, but I might feel accused of not hearing or understanding. Those statements are more about me (whether I hear and understand) than you (how you feel). Again, see Dinah's post:
http://www.dr-bob.org/babble/admin/20040112/msgs/320097.html
Bob
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