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Originally Posted by Strongel
We are slow to learn. Talk solution, what we have learned. It’s easy to rehearse the problems and takes no critical thinking but solves nothing.
Statue or no statue, what did we learn from this? What did we miss? Are we better or worse for it?
This country imperfect as it is has been the envy of many nations. Why?
Slavery, racism and every other division where people are different has occurred all over the world and still goes on today. We are not the “only” country. We haven’t solved the problem 100% but have made headway. It is not systemic but pockets of individuals. How can we hold individuals responsible? How can we shut up those who stand on a soapbox for profit to blame everyone and stop the corrupt media for showing this along with their misleading stories?
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I believe you have it correct. From our deepest past we are all one species, brothers and sisters. We are all out of Africa yet there are many who believe we cannot learn to get along. I sometimes believe that our problems may, in fact, be rooted more in culture than in color since, historically, all races have experienced slavery, often by their own race. Color/race is a convenient and obvious distinction that should be nothing more than a descriptor, like hair or eye color, tall or short. We can, we must be able get through the trivial to get to the important. Peaceful, respectful and open dialogue is essential to bringing us to understanding and equality.
It isn't and it won't be solved over night, but if different species that in nature hate each other (cats and dogs) can learn to get along and accept each other and live together, then why can't we.