cannabineer
Ursus marijanus
I am not sure that one form of racism can be considered more benign than another. Let's say the oppressed group comes to power. Let's also say that the prevalence and type/intensityof racist thought remains essentially the same. Does their racism suddenly become worse?Hushed? I am not one for silencing anyone for any thing but direct incite to violence. I am arguing that there is a different effect of racism, the effect of racism when it emanates from the race in power is far more detrimental than that which emanates from the subjugated race (s). I amend my statement, finger pointing was a term expedient to the moment.
I am reacting to the idea that racism should be ranked by its potential for consequence. That smacks of the politics of casuism (realpolitik) and not of principle. My opinion. cn