Dr. Glenn writes, "...because the United States has a long history of race-based discrimination, which means that people of color are more likely to have mistrust and suspicion towards people who don't share their racial background."
Andrew Sullivan analyzed the same issue. I call attention to
Why Is Wokeness Winning? Andrew Sullivan Oct 16, 2020.
Sullivan observes, " advocates of what Wes Yang has called “the successor ideology” never debate any serious opponents of their position. This is because debate in a liberal society implies equal standing for both sides, and uses reason to determine who’s right or wrong. But there can be no “both sides” within CRT, no equation of “racists” and “antiracists”, and debates are inherently oppressive. Logic, evidence, and reason are...mere products of white supremacy, forms of violence against the oppressed. " [end paste from Sullivan article]
For more than four decades, I have tried a reasoned approach, but against an emotional crowd, there is no contest. Net-net, I think the situation remains hopeless. In substance, I agree with Sullivan. Emotion and tribalism are too difficult to overcome. Still listening to those who disagree with my sad conclusion, but honestly, I see little hope.
Dr. Glenn writes, "...because the United States has a long history of race-based discrimination, which means that people of color are more likely to have mistrust and suspicion towards people who don't share their racial background."
Andrew Sullivan analyzed the same issue. I call attention to
https://andrewsullivan.substack.com/p/why-is-wokeness-winning
Why Is Wokeness Winning? Andrew Sullivan Oct 16, 2020.
Sullivan observes, " advocates of what Wes Yang has called “the successor ideology” never debate any serious opponents of their position. This is because debate in a liberal society implies equal standing for both sides, and uses reason to determine who’s right or wrong. But there can be no “both sides” within CRT, no equation of “racists” and “antiracists”, and debates are inherently oppressive. Logic, evidence, and reason are...mere products of white supremacy, forms of violence against the oppressed. " [end paste from Sullivan article]
For more than four decades, I have tried a reasoned approach, but against an emotional crowd, there is no contest. Net-net, I think the situation remains hopeless. In substance, I agree with Sullivan. Emotion and tribalism are too difficult to overcome. Still listening to those who disagree with my sad conclusion, but honestly, I see little hope.