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kk-kyung t1_jcv1foz wrote

Reply to comment by [deleted] in The US government killed Lummi orphans for their land. White people continue to live on the murdered orphans land. This is the land that is beachfront in the middle of the reservation. by chiefswoneaglesloose

Ok but how do you expect people to “start a super productive business, buy some land and beat the colonizers” when the colonizers have set up systems to oppress marginalized groups of people, and intentionally under resource communities of color? You seem to ignore the fact that buying land or launching a business requires capital and if you don’t have that it’s extremely difficult.

Being able to grow “somewhat cold” on these stories is a stance of privilege because you’re not affected daily by the injustice.

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not-picky t1_jcv1ses wrote

I am completely for actions that increase social mobility, education for children, and eliminate those gaps. I'm just challenged by stories about historical crimes.

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kk-kyung t1_jcv2ppf wrote

I get that. But history is important, and it’s important to gain an accurate portrayal of history. I mean. Even on an individual level, family history is important. If we forget or neglect to consider the history behind marginalization, then it allows us to forego changing systems or increase social mobility because we have no empathy for the struggle.

I appreciate you saying that you are for processes to eliminate those gaps though.

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not-picky t1_jcvs3pz wrote

I've deleted my comment - it's not helpful to a civil discussion and I don't want to encourage a certain type of person, but my unpopular opinion is that "white people live on the land of murdered orphans" might not be the helpful place to start either.

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chiefswoneaglesloose OP t1_jcvto9m wrote

That’s the truth, why is that so hurtful

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not-picky t1_jcvxfhn wrote

If it were non-white Americans, would the story be different? What do you think ought to be done?

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chiefswoneaglesloose OP t1_jcvxkny wrote

It doesn’t matter, I walked on the land and seen all of them are white. That’s what the truth is.

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