My problem is with the statement in general. Friggin' say you choose to ignore race instead of acting like it filters through you completely. That's some great defense mechanism you have going there, when you can pretend race absolutely does not factor into your thought process.
exactly. and "defensive" is definitely the word. people really dig their claws in and put their backs up when you tell them they're being fucked up. i hope i didn't sound like i think there's any excuse for it, 'cuz i don't. just because one person does not experience xyz does not mean they get to be oblivious to what happens to everyone else.
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Date: 2008-07-06 05:43 pm (UTC)exactly. and "defensive" is definitely the word. people really dig their claws in and put their backs up when you tell them they're being fucked up. i hope i didn't sound like i think there's any excuse for it, 'cuz i don't. just because one person does not experience xyz does not mean they get to be oblivious to what happens to everyone else.