invariantGloaming t1_iud2die wrote on October 30, 2022 at 12:29 PM

Reply to comment by Chad_Big_C0ck in Richmond's last Confederate statue can be removed, judge rules by sleevieb

Individually paying for <200 black kids to go to college doesn't solve systemic oppression or even make a dent in the black population's troubles in Richmond ALONE. At least removing the statues is a step toward delegitimizing the bullshit Lost Cause narrative of the Confederacy. Paying on the individual level doesn't do anything for the collective, nor the systemic issues at large.

Edit: to the surprise of all, this dude was suspended.

Chad_Big_C0ck t1_iud32zp wrote on October 30, 2022 at 12:36 PM

Systematic oppression is not being able to afford higher education to get a better job because your parents also couldn't afford higher education to get a better job.

Say we pay half of their tuition. That's 400 kids. Now add in the lawyer/court costs of fighting over the statues for years now. Who knows what that costs, possibly millions more, but I'll say at least 500 kids.

That's 500 people who now get better jobs and can afford to send their children to higher education. This gradually breaks the cycle.

Say you grew up barely being able to afford food. What is going matter more in your life. A better 40 year career or taking down a statue that nobody paid any mind to in a city that has voted blue for decades.

jennbo t1_iudweqc wrote on October 30, 2022 at 4:21 PM

Comrade, if you are worried about these issues and feel the neoliberals have failed to address them, I have an entirely new system of politics I'd like to introduce to you! A way we can ensure every American has access to food, healthcare, education, and shelter. Solidarity forever!

chillbro_baggins91 t1_iue0r92 wrote on October 30, 2022 at 4:51 PM

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jennbo t1_iued2t9 wrote on October 30, 2022 at 6:12 PM

Oh, I see! You only value caring about marginalized people when it comes to “owning the libs” as an abstract concept to argue with people on Reddit, but don’t support any actual policies or beliefs that would legitimately help them in the ways OP and his huge cock have described here. A conservative having sincere concern for his fellow man? Lo, I have been so naive. What a shock!