A new shirt arrived yesterday. I’m the Old White Guy wearing it because THE PROBLEM is centered on old white guys in particular. Racism is a “white man’s disease” more than any other group.
How do you fight this disease?
Actively, not passively.
Vote. Donate to candidates who do not deny, minimalize, and whistle past the problem. Actively oppose those who serve as motivational speakers for racists. Do not be shy; you are always teaching people what is tolerated. Bad behavior that is tolerated is, in fact, encouraged. Say who you are and say it simply and clearly. Say who you are NOT, and say it simply and clearly, and never mind if some take it as criticism of their position. This is fencing. A fence keeps things IN, and it also keeps things OUT. It provides clarity, and clarity is a good thing most of the time.
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