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This isn’t just a GOP thing.
Even if we ignore the substantial bloc of overtly racist Democrats, there are a helluva lot of white liberals whose approach to racism could be summarised as “racial justice would be nice, but we must pursue it in a way that doesn’t involve any reduction in my own wealth and privilege”.
White people in America gain direct material benefits from white supremacy. Their houses are more valuable. Their schools are better funded. Their jobs are better paid. Their roads are better paved.
Combatting white supremacy requires the sacrifice of privilege. This is not an optional feature.
