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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]OP, you still haven’t answered the question about what exactly you are doing to further the dismantling of social injustice and police brutality other than stewing over a four-year old’s hypothetical career choice. I’ll wait. [/quote]

Would it matter?  Based on how many people have reacted, it doesn't seem like it would.

Scenario A:  I have worked, professionally and volunteering, in efforts to achieve racial justice and equality for decades.  I've donated significant money and time to the cause and to politicians likely to support reforms.  In the current environment, I organized and lead a protest in my immediate area and was very involved in larger protests in DC.  I've increased my donation of time and money, currently focusing on providing funds for bail and legal defense of protestors arrested.

Scenario B:  I put up a black square on my Facebook page and have made a few other posts supportive of the cause.  I went to the outskirts of one protest for a half hour, mostly to say that I joined and took a some pictures.  I reliably vote liberal, but haven't really made more extensive efforts to bring about political change.

Scenario C:  Although I support the cause personally, I haven't even taken the minimal public steps in scenario B because I worry that it might alienate some people.

Let's assume it is A.  Does that mean that you think I have a greater right to think that it was poor form for the [i]parents[/i] to submit the video?  Would that mean that you think it is more reasonable for me to at least consider trying to start a conversation with the other planets?

Given that most people seem to think I am simply nuts, I'm not sure my personal history with the cause, or lack thereof, would make a difference.[/quote]

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