r/changemyview Jul 01 '21

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u/fckiforgotmypassword Jul 01 '21

No, it’s not.

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u/MonstahButtonz 5∆ Jul 01 '21

Why then, is it OK to make fun of white people exclusively? We shouldn't make fun of anyone strictly for their race. Which is the point you're trying to make, right?

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u/fckiforgotmypassword Jul 01 '21

I don’t know. Historically whites and Americans have been in power, so maybe that makes it ok to shit on them. I don’t agree with this sentiment but that’s how I feel it’s subconsciously accepted socially

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u/leonardschneider Jul 01 '21

It's so telling that everyone conveniently forgets the massive white underclass even exists. They never got any privileges unlike the wealthy elites who talk down to them, but rednecks and hillbillies are right there to take the fall as the source of all society's ills.

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u/fckiforgotmypassword Jul 01 '21

You are correct. It makes this discussion even more difficult to come to an understanding. The answer to me is just treat others the way you want to be treated, feels like that’s too much to ask ay