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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous And yes, I have no  problem saying that I find it arrogant and often a manifestation of white privilege for someone who is not a person of color, to tell a person of color how to discuss race/racism/politics of color in this society. [/quote]

It's equally arrogant for you to tell anyone else how they are to discuss it, pp. Because you're being dictatorial. And the admonishment "check your privilege" is blatantly offensive and aggressive tactic aimed at shutting down dialogue, not to encourage it. It is, effectively, an attempt to "shame" adults who may not have the malicious intent you assume them to have.

Your perspective is valued. However, when you attempt to dictate the parameters of discussion in such a strident fashion that immediately attacks or dismisses those who have a different viewpoint, you forfeit the moral high ground you think you've staked out.

And if you use this same shaming technique with children, you fail miserably. Yeah, you can make kids succumb to intimidation. But they're not really learning the messages you think you are imparting.

In other words, stop telling others how to think, behave, and conduct themselves. It's uncivil.[/quote]
Enough with the shame garbage, I never advocated that. Muss me with that bull****![/quote]

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