SLSL Racial Differences

s~Z keithsz at concentric.net
Tue Nov 12 15:37:35 CST 2002


>> It may turn out that racial differences are not as
>> basic as questions of money and power, but have served
>> a useful purpose, often in the interest of those who
>> deplore them most, in keeping us divided and
>> relatively poor and powerless. (p.12)

Yes, that's pretty much my take on it now too. "Us" being everyone, not just
citizens of the US.
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So racial differences, along with money and power, are used by the rich and
powerful as tools to keep everyone marginalized?




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