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In reply to the discussion: The Starbucks thing... [View all]EffieBlack
(14,249 posts)And I understand what you are saying about leaving, but thats the problem. Why should they HAVE to allow themselves to be humiliated in order to avoid being shot? Why should THEY take on this extra burden that white people just dont have to ever think about, much less endure? Why should THEY be forced out of a public establishment because some trifling, racism white woman who makes half their salary decided she should decide whether they could stay or go?
As I said, every day, Black people have to weigh and balance situations, choices and options that you never have to even consider. Its exhausting and frustrating, and sometimes we just get sick of it and say, You know, fuck it. Im NOT getting up this time. Thats what Rosa Parks did - probably without the cussing - and, at the time, SHE was criticized with the same arguments you and others were making.
But that was 60 years ago - were tired of fighting the same fight.
So, no - I have no problem with the men not leaving. And I really think that if you put yourself in their position, you wouldnt either.