I appreciate all you've said and applaud your efforts to make life better for disadvantaged people, whatever made for their disadvantage. I do ask in addition that you learn about and see that white privilege, whether you dug that well or not, Deut. 6:11, made a positive difference for your ancestors when they got to this country.
To be clear, I don't think you are part of the problem Dennis. You sound like you are part of the solution. I of course don't have the answers, but I think it begins by having difficult conversations free of contempt and accusations. I think we need to be much more transparent about our history. It should be taught more comprehensively in our schools. Also, our schools and neighborhoods are still far too segregated. If we are going to end racial division we need to be more proximate in our daily lives and associations. I also appreciate the civil dialogue. It's pretty rare these days.
As a side note, I know age is relative, but I have raised 6 teenagers so I don't consider my self a young man anymore :).
How will you solve your dilemma, Jeremy?
I've told you what I do to help disadvantaged people and families.
What thoughts do you have, other than creating a national movement that aligns with your ideas?
Yes, Jeremy, I was once a young man. Took me a while to control my mouth and actively engage my ears.
I wish you well on what I believe will be a most productive life.
Your civil reply to my comment was most appreciated.
I appreciate all you've said and applaud your efforts to make life better for disadvantaged people, whatever made for their disadvantage. I do ask in addition that you learn about and see that white privilege, whether you dug that well or not, Deut. 6:11, made a positive difference for your ancestors when they got to this country.
To be clear, I don't think you are part of the problem Dennis. You sound like you are part of the solution. I of course don't have the answers, but I think it begins by having difficult conversations free of contempt and accusations. I think we need to be much more transparent about our history. It should be taught more comprehensively in our schools. Also, our schools and neighborhoods are still far too segregated. If we are going to end racial division we need to be more proximate in our daily lives and associations. I also appreciate the civil dialogue. It's pretty rare these days.
As a side note, I know age is relative, but I have raised 6 teenagers so I don't consider my self a young man anymore :).
Six teenagers? You have my condolences. I've only been able to raise 4 teenagers while retaining a portion of my sanity.
I jumped to the concept of you as a young man still in college when I peeked at your bio here on substack.
The conclusion fence is a dangerous barrier to jump over 🥴