Yeah, I was probably talking more about institutional racism then general racism tbh.
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Originally Posted by Toy Soldier
Or to draw a more direct comparison - it's like saying it's ridiculous for women in the modern western world to complain about being the victims of sexism, because they can vote, haven't had their genitals mutilated, and aren't forced into marriage. If a woman is turned down for a job because of her gender, does that not pale into insignificance when compared to the plight of some other women around the world? Of course it does. It's still sexist, though.
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I get what you're trying to say but this comparison doesn't really work at all.