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Originally Posted by Makarov
Yes, you must be. I'll try to break it down for you:
When Sikh and Muslim leaders speak, they really speak to their own people.
But I am different because when I, as a white person, speak, I speak to the whole community.
This is what he explicitly said. The only "interpretation" that I have made is the fact that he is distinguishing himself from Mulsim and Sikh leaders but there is absolutely no question that that is what he is doing in that quote. If you have a different interpretation, I would be fascinated to hear it.
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Sure, my interpretation is:
When Sikh and Muslim leaders speak, they have an advantage within their own communities.
When I speak as a caucasion, I feel I am better at bridging all communities.
There absolutely is no implications that he is claiming Sikh or Muslims would only represent their own communities to the absolute exclusion of others, as you initially stated.