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[quote=jsteele][quote=Anonymous][quote=jsteele][quote=Anonymous]
Is this to excuse the murders during the civil rights era? Prior to the civil rights area? The KKK? I do not see how one movement is greater based on what you are saying.[/quote]

Nobody said anything about excusing[b]. I really hate the "Victimization Olympics" in which some like to engage.[/b] Pointing out comparisons is just pointing out comparisons. Nothing more.

If a 19 year old gay black male walks into a store, the store owner may regard him with suspicion not accorded to a 19 year old gay white male. That is discrimination based on race. If the same 19 year old gay black male is jumped leaving a gay bar, that is discrimination based on sexual orientation. I am not sure that this hypothetical person cares which type of discrimination is worse. He would probably just hate being discriminated against.

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Well, Boss, I'se sorry you'se hates that while I agree that racism and homophobia have the same root causes, the history of the two in this nation are different. Is one worse? I don't think it's helpful to engage in the Oppression Olympics, but I haven't seen much evidence of that in this thread. It is insulting for you to dismiss the sentiments and opinions expressed in this discussion as an example of people playing the Oppression Olympics.

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Perhaps I am not understanding you, or perhaps you did not understand me. But, where did I "dismiss the sentiments and opinions expressed in this discussion"? I replied to one specific message which I quoted. Can you honestly read that quote -- which is still included above -- and not see that the poster is engaging in Oppression Olympics? Far from dismissing sentiments and opinions expressed in this discussion, my post makes a point that is very similar to points made in a number of other posts. Why would I hate that you agree with me that racism and homophobia have the same root causes, but different histories? I mentioned the different histories myself in an earlier post. Why would I hate your reinforcement of the same point I made?

I am baffled why you and I can be in near total agreement, but you find me insulting?

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