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Originally posted by irishpipes
I don't know how to ask this without making everyone's head explode, but I am going to try. I am a white person. I can't help that I am a white person. What is it that I can do that would make blacks know that I am not a racist? Do you think that the history is so bad between blacks and whites that this could never happen?
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This is a selfish way to approach it and that may be the problem. Why does anyone else need to accept you/not think you're "a racist"? Why is that so important? It shouldn't affect your actions in any way. You keep doing what you know is right and let people think what they want to think about you. No one owes you consolation because your feelings are hurt. There's a lot more at stake than feelings. (I have no intention of offending anyone - and I'm not directing this solely at you, irishpipes.)
On the topic, honestly, I'd have to abstain from commenting on this one because I agree with him but the timing is worrisome. But, I'm leaning toward GOOD FOR YOU, KANYE!