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Posted by sunngodd, Thu Apr-21-05 12:08 PM
Someone who has lived an experience has more authority to comment on the situation than outsiders.

However, "you're white" shouldn't be a valid dismissal of a white persons opinions about the black community. We should deal with the accuracy of the statement, rather than the person who makes it.

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