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I do think we have reached a point where we have lost sight of seeking understanding and instead are seeking validation, and that goes for people on all sides of the aisle. I don't think that is limited to race/racism, I think there is a sort of approval-seeking culture that has been brewing and has really exploded under the "like button." I also think there is too much of an emphasis on identifying overt racism and punishing it, as opposed to establishing a broader, deeper understanding without necessarily castigating anyone with the information we obtain.
I do not think that "the furthest reaches of the white American experience, every single person is aware of the horrible history we suffered and the problems we still have." I am not sure where you would draw that conclusion. I think what you're seeing here is that there is some real solidarity between people who are marginalized, whether it's for race or other reasons. There's empathy, yes, but there's also sympathy, even if experience and identity are not identical.
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