[Linda]

I think to a certain extent it is true that non-blacks do not understand the lasting effects of slavery, the same way men don’t understand the effects of sexism on women, non-Asians don’t understand the effects of segregation and racism on Asians, non-indigenous people don’t understand the effects racism and treaty breaking on indigenous people, and so on. I think more and more people are trying to understand. The reasons some don’t, can’t or refuse to look past their own experiences vary with each person. I believe the effects of slavery are with us now, but I find that when this subject is brought up, it is not enough that I try to understand; I am made to feel as if I should vilify all whites for European colonialization and slavery and vilify all children present and future for the legacy of slavery and the sins of all who participated or kept quiet post-Civil War. This I won’t do.

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Name : Linda, Gender : F, Sexual Orientation : Straight, Race : White/Caucasian, Religion : Catholic, City : San Diego, State : CA, Country : United States, Occupation : Government employee, Education level : 4 Years of College, 

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