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Originally Posted by BBQorMILDEW
So what’s the answer here? Take all the rich white people and make them poor? Wouldn’t that be racist as well?
Saying that there’s some kind of systemic racism out there is worthless.
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Quite frankly, there isn't an easy answer.
I don't downplay the experience of poor white people either. However, it's not a contest about who has it worse. Being poor is awful, but so is being a discriminated against minority. The added affect of both is worse than any single disadvantage.
It's one thing to say that there isn't an easy way to solve an insanely complex socio-economic problem. It's an entirely different thing to do what you've done and state that there are no barriers that affect black people. And no it's not worthless to acknowledge systematic racism. In fact, it has to be done to make any progress on the issue.
I do agree though, that many programs to help black people, merely hurt poor white people. The reason being that rich people, with social connections, aren't affected to the same degree as poor people. Many good intentions, lead to a system of divide and conquer. Where poor people of different races are pitted against each other, while those who have enough social status and wealth to elevate themselves beyond the conflict prosper. Rich visible minorities are also more able to take advantage of programs designed to help people based on race alone. This does nothing to help poor communities.
What's the easy answer...there is none. You're attitude is only making things worse though. I hope some of this post helps you see that you can discuss the issue, without resorting to ignorant blanket statements.