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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Black man here,
If I had ever mentioned slavery as an excuse for my behavior or outcomes, my dad would've beat the shit out of me (like a slave).  That excuse is tired and when I hear it, I immediately write that person off because I know that whatever happens in their life, they will do absolutely nothing to make it better.  These are not the type of people that I like to work, play, or associate with.

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Question for you: when have you ever heard it used as an excuse? In what context?

And your quip about being beaten like a slave was not funny. In fact, it was in extremely poor taste.[/quote]

So a black male is claiming he's not falling into victim role, and you're chastising him for trying to move forward?

TBH, I'd rather have him as my father than you as a parent.  Kids don't need victims as role models; they need strong, secure individuals to help them lead the way. And it's not always about having the means either. It's about having the mindset to grow beyond these tired old beliefs.[/quote]

What part of my question(s) indicates a desire for the pp to be a victim? Why do you use that tired label without any proof whatsoever? Is it the new cool word?[/quote]

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