--

100% this. You've done a far better job of explaining it than I have - and you should absolutely turn it into an article. :o)

The weaponisation of offence combined with the monopolisation of suffering is a short-term win at long term expense. The Blacklash, as I'm going to call it (somewhat tongue in cheek) will begin in earnest - and those who stand to lose the most are those already disenfranchised from the conversation by virtue of their economic position rather than their race. Identity politics will drive living standards down for the poorest members of society, black, white, asian, hispanic. It doesn't matter. Those with a vested interest in it's continuation (including most of the racism writers on Medium) are inculcated from the worst effects of their actions by virtue of their economic position.

--

--

Argumentative Penguin
Argumentative Penguin

Written by Argumentative Penguin

Playwright. Screenwriter. Penguin. Fan of rationalism and polite discourse. Find me causing chaos in the comments. Contact: argumentativepenguin@outlook.com

No responses yet