August 4, 1999 at 12:00 am #17965
Ian M.
Member
This kind of talk is only a political tactic. Inflicting guilt on white people pays off, so people do it. Personally, I reject it. My ancestors virtually all came from areas with few non-whites around to oppress. Also, to oppress means one has the power and means to do it. My ancestors were mostly poor farmers who had no means to inflict any damage on non-whites even if they wanted to. If you want to inflict guilt, tell it to the rich whites who exploit everybody.