My slightly different rant about "Safe Spaces"
Many DUers are very upset by the idea of safe spaces. They see this as an infringement on their right to free speech at all times and in all places.
There are certain things that seem to beyond most of their understanding:
1) DU, by itself, is a safe space. An online safe space for Democrats. There is not complete free speech here on DU.
Republicans are shown the exit. This is entirely OK with those DUers who reject safe spaces for others. I think this is hypocritical.
2) Most arguing against safe spaces have shown no interest in the racial issues expressed by these campus groups. They are upset about a perceived loss of their right to talk about things that are important to them at any time at any place.
3) Most make a false argument about racial segregation, refusing to read the details of these arrangements for safe spaces that are mostly temporary, and in small specific areas. They instead attempt to go back 50+ years to MLK, the only civil rights person they apparently know, to try to justify their stance. Sound familiar?
but the most important issue to me is #2, their complete lack of interest in what these young black students are saying. This is what tells me that the more things change, the more they stay the same.
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and disturbing. 
1. You are absolutely correct re the nature of DU and the hypocrisy of belonging to a site which caters to a specific category in America - yet being twisted that anyone else anywhere might want the same. I stay away from two Conservative sites mentioned from time to time at DU because it's none of my business what goes on there. They have a right to exist as does the Hillary Clinton spin off of which as an O'Malley supporter . . . I'm a member of. It's the only place I can read about the Clinton campaign without having to sift through personal attacks of her supporters.
2. Exactly. And yesterday I posted to a thread where I actually read that black students congregating sets the country back 50 years. 
That showed me clearly what I've always suspected about a few folks at DU . . . They don't know any black people and or they didn't go to high school or college with any black people. The only thing these universities are doing that "sanction" safe spaces is making what has gone on fr the past 50 years "official". The posters who act like this is something "new" were in a bubble. The idea that black Americans have been alienated by America - is like an earthquake to their psyche. I think we are seeing the true face of Americans who thought everything was just rosy and perfect.
Civil Rights for black people is something they do one Monday in January and that's it. One and done - I didn't save for my kids education and thats the only thing that matter to them. I almost wonder if THAT is some of the resentment?
IE - These black college students should be lucky and suck it up because I went to CC then a state college and it's not fair they are there in the first place?
Or maybe the assume these kids are getting a free ride?
Or maybe they think those who are affluent took something from them/their kid that was rightfully theirs?
They are angry they have the opportunity so REFUSE to listen to ANYTHING that does not fit their personal life narrative?
3. The false argument about racial segregation . . . 
What's next? Making it illegal for more than three black people to stand within 4 feet of each other? I know - its a RIDICULOUS idea. SILLY! They can't legislate the conversations at my table or your table this holiday season so they want to rule the conversations when we leave our homes?
And the most important issue for you - I think I can make my three points because they have no interest in what these students say or what you or me write. Someone is probably scanning this post now for something "offensive" and alert worthy.
If the truth is offensive - so be it. You can lock me out of this thread, you can hide this post -
IT will NOT change anything I've said/written from truth to lie. And while they sit with their heads buried in the sand - America is changing. Evolve my friends. It is time for you to evolve.
that over 50% of the people here, are
neverm mind
cant say it -I will be silenced as I have been so many other times when I point out a certain thing
wouldnt have to if we didnt have juries, if we had ACTUAL FUCKING LIBERALS acting as moderators...
Keeps going back to a dead man - guys been dead for damn near 50 years!
They need to MOVE ON!
I think it's funny that I'm seeing
*1898 is calling
*this sets us back 50 years
Yet they don't see how they are doing it themselves? 
I'm still shocked that these folks had NO clue that black folks on congregate sometimes congregate in small groups that don't include white folks!
They really don't see black people, know us, interact with us, etc. etc. unless they are throwing us their car keys because we are dressed well standing outside of a restaurant with a valet.
Their heads will explode. It will be a sad Thanksgiving for their famlies. 
I wasn't sure if I was as clear as I could be. 
is racist, it is racist
so of course I am being attacked
