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We absolutely cannot and will not have the critically-needed honest discussion of race in this country until and unless all parties can be open and honest, without fear of being labeled a racist or some other name, and without fear of "consequences" being leveled simply for speaking their mind.
It's difficult to believe that the Left doesn't understand this seemingly obvious fact, and that's why I have to wonder if they really do want to address and fix this problem.
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I don't see this as a "left/right" issue at all. Institutionalized racism is a consequence of an aristocracy that thrives on media culture, control of resources, and power. The media in all forms--television, advertising, Hollywood (especially Hollywood) has maintained and reinforced racial stereotypes forever. And Democratic politicians pander to blacks without offering anything beyond welfare payments.
Another symptom of a failed state.
Is there really an institutionalized racism? I dont know. Hollywood and entertainment media would just say they are echoing black culture. But there is a feedback effect. Kids do something. It gets commercialized. Other kids see it and start copying it. I heard the biggest market for gangsta rap music is suburban middle class white kids.