I just want to jump in here and thank smooth for his last post. Very well said. It's always encouraging to see people who give a shit enough to give real consideration to the reality of inequality in our country. There are so many who will not see. Refuse to see. Especially when it comes to admitting that the reality of institutional racism today is directly related to our racist past. Good work.
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