It’s that time again; another conversation with Ray! Ray is the type of guy who sees everything in black and white. Literally. So it’s not surprising that he took issue with my article, “The White People In The Comments”, where I point out the limitations of this way of thinking.
This man is really, really angry. He doesn’t see people, he sees groups. He sees nothing wrong with the hateful rhetoric of the company urging employees to ‘act less white’ what the hell does that even mean?
I had an earnest conversation with a beloved friend who was explaining white privilege. I understood her explanation, and said ‘okay’. I’m white in a majority white country and that had advantages. What would you like me to do with this insight?
She fumbled, noted I should acknowledge same and try to support others who don’t have this privilege.
My question: treating my fellow humans with mutual respect, treating others as I would want to be treated, acting with integrity and honor and holding individuals accountable for their own actions - how much more can I do to be a humane and human actor on the worlds stage? I truly do not know what else is expected of anyone.
Can the same be said of those with ‘Chinese privilege’ or ‘Japanese privilege’ or ‘French privilege’? Nope, just my beautiful country that has continued to strive for an acceptance of all comers. Perfect? Course not. Better than a lot of others? Yep.
Your guy hates white people. ‘They’, ‘them’ - he’s gleeful at shaming and hurting others based on their skin color. I shudder to think what he’s teaching his younger community members. A viscous payback against those who did nothing to him in 2021.
I cried when I read about a white retarded boy abducted by black kids in Chicago who made him drink toilet water and shaved his head because he was white and they were angry about Trump. Jesus. Where is your damned humanity?
If you can’t see the human being under the skin color you are a bigot. Your correspondent is a bigot. Ugh Steve, this isn’t fun but it’s searingly real. Thank you for continuing to try and break through.
Steve, I want to say that I appreciate your mind and philosophy. There are times when I think I might be going mad about what I read and what people want me to believe, yet you somehow bring a sense of sanity to the chaos. Thank you, and keep up the great work.
I can never compliment You enough, Steve. How BRIGHT Your star shines! That's not to take ANYTHING away from Jen Segal's BRILLIANCE!
This man is really, really angry. He doesn’t see people, he sees groups. He sees nothing wrong with the hateful rhetoric of the company urging employees to ‘act less white’ what the hell does that even mean?
I had an earnest conversation with a beloved friend who was explaining white privilege. I understood her explanation, and said ‘okay’. I’m white in a majority white country and that had advantages. What would you like me to do with this insight?
She fumbled, noted I should acknowledge same and try to support others who don’t have this privilege.
My question: treating my fellow humans with mutual respect, treating others as I would want to be treated, acting with integrity and honor and holding individuals accountable for their own actions - how much more can I do to be a humane and human actor on the worlds stage? I truly do not know what else is expected of anyone.
Can the same be said of those with ‘Chinese privilege’ or ‘Japanese privilege’ or ‘French privilege’? Nope, just my beautiful country that has continued to strive for an acceptance of all comers. Perfect? Course not. Better than a lot of others? Yep.
Your guy hates white people. ‘They’, ‘them’ - he’s gleeful at shaming and hurting others based on their skin color. I shudder to think what he’s teaching his younger community members. A viscous payback against those who did nothing to him in 2021.
I cried when I read about a white retarded boy abducted by black kids in Chicago who made him drink toilet water and shaved his head because he was white and they were angry about Trump. Jesus. Where is your damned humanity?
If you can’t see the human being under the skin color you are a bigot. Your correspondent is a bigot. Ugh Steve, this isn’t fun but it’s searingly real. Thank you for continuing to try and break through.
Steve, I want to say that I appreciate your mind and philosophy. There are times when I think I might be going mad about what I read and what people want me to believe, yet you somehow bring a sense of sanity to the chaos. Thank you, and keep up the great work.
“Black people in the U.S. seem to be the only group that doesn't respect the wisdom of their elders.” -Ray
OK Boomer ;0)
Oh! Yer really FUNNY at the end. I vote for BOTH of them. Also thought of a song title: "Who'll Stop the Ray-n." Haha!