It motivated & inspired us to keep going. Made us feel our efforts were worthwhile. That we were making a difference
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The whole concept of progress was central to liberalism then but derided & suspicious now. I think that's a shame.
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But different psychologies exist. If you think acknowledging progress wld make you complacent, you're probably right
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Would you say we, as a country, have done enough to help black ppl up to this point? Considering our history?
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I don't live in your country & do not have a well-informed enough knowledge of what is being done.
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Replying to @HPluckrose @GodDoesnt
Start here, Helen. And let me know if you still have the calm, reasonable take on measuring progress after.https://www.theatlantic.com/magazine/archive/2014/06/the-case-for-reparations/361631/ …
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Replying to @johnpike15 @GodDoesnt
If I am less calm and reasonable after reading it, will this put me in a better position to tackle racial discrimination more effectively?
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Replying to @HPluckrose @GodDoesnt
Hopefully, it will give u some insight into current & historical conditions pertinent to conversation at hand. Being angry at a bad thing.
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Replying to @johnpike15 @GodDoesnt
But remember, the conversation wasn't about whether we should be angry at bad things but whether it helps to evaluate levels of oppression
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My point is about being realistic and taking a comprehensive look at what that progress really means.
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We all think that. You don't seem to be being very comprehensive. Very vague indeed & the only thing that matters is that racism is very bad
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