Originally posted by Ken
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And it also ties back with our current reality. Do you, or anyone think that the fear of that happening is a reason why current systemic racism is ignored and not properly addressed? Is there feet dragging on some issues, because some folks may not be in any hurry to fix a system that might lead to the pendulum swinging the other way? Is there an assumption among some that if a more level playing field leads to more equality of opportunity than their may be future retribution by historically oppressed groups? That they may want to not only be equal but to be better and take on the role of oppressor to a future white minority?
Or is it simpler--is it that most white folks don't believe/accept that America is not, and never has been, a pure meritocracy? Do average folks on the right believe the conservative talk radio talking points that minorities don't want equality of opportunity, but want more--they want free hand outs, they want unfair advantages, or they want equality of outcomes, even if it is undeserved?
For those immersed in a conservative cultural/social group, do you think there is a sense among your peers that minorities are living in the past, that the playing field has been leveled, and now minorities (and white liberals) are pushing for more than is fair, or is their a recognition that more needs to be done to make the system fair, but they just don't want to give up an advantageous position? Trying to understand what the dominant mindset/perspective is that resists progressive ideas on racial equality on the right.
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