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radical noodle

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13. I think it's ridiculous

Reply to heaven05 (Original post)

Sat Sep 9, 2017, 12:00 AM

Sep 2017

No one in their right mind would think economic parity will fix racism. I will admit I'm white and don't have the experiences, but I have eyes and can see what goes on. Racism isn't about money although sometimes money plays into it (like refusal to consider a black applicant for a job).

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to all those who [View all] heaven05 Sep 2017 OP

Economic parity will lead to racial justice, equal treatment under the law? The Polack MSgt Sep 2017 #1

10-4 on that heaven05 Sep 2017 #2

Their arguments in favor of dialectical materialism are simply rationalizing LanternWaste Sep 2017 #3

yep, 100% sure heaven05 Sep 2017 #4

Coates recent article pretty much shows why this won't happen JI7 Sep 2017 #5

Yes, excellent article heaven05 Sep 2017 #6

This exactly, heaven. sheshe2 Sep 2017 #7

I just get sick heaven05 Sep 2017 #10

Equal rights. sheshe2 Sep 2017 #11

It occurs to me that the focus on "Economic Parity" The Polack MSgt Sep 2017 #8

Good observation, TPMS. nt brer cat Sep 2017 #9

Yes it is. sheshe2 Sep 2017 #12

I think it's ridiculous radical noodle Sep 2017 #13

but many do make that claim. one even said there might be inequality but minorities will still be JI7 Sep 2017 #14

Yes, I know they do radical noodle Sep 2017 #15

TRUE parity, not just economic, will have painfully, but necessarily, be instituted Fluke a Snooker Sep 2017 #16