Uncomfortable Conversation

in #life7 years ago

I shared this on my other social media profile, and it set off a firestorm of emotional vitriole from some of the people on my friends list.

https://mic.com/articles/184170/why-do-white-people-still-not-get-that-cultural-appropriation-isnt-ever-cultural-appreciation#.CkubPx5Kg

Of those that it set off, at least two I realize I don't know very well. Of the two I don't know very well, I have not actually face to face met one of them and we only friended on that platform through circumstance. The rest I have a stronger connection to, and know in person.

All I said in regard to the article was: "I thought this article writer really stated her case eloquently and clearly." And then the knives came out from certain people.

I'm a strong person. I can take criticism, and to some degree the slings and arrows of others' opinions. I also think uncomfortable conversation is absolutely necessary, as long as it remains conversation and doesn't degrade into violence, emotionally or physically.

That said, warm hugs all around.

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I agree that the article you linked to is a well-written article, however, that issue will likely never change. It has been that way since my childhood and continues that way now.

Thanks, @gaman! I'm grateful for this resteem!