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In reply to the discussion: Why is discussing race on DU considered race-baiting? [View all]katsy
(4,246 posts)for anyone who's a part of community I would hope.
Using racial issues to derisively towards others I imagine is race baiting. It depends on perception and intent. Context matters. And I thought the 2nd op you noted could be construed as race baiting. Race isn't a qualification for the validity of anyone's opinions. People have a right to personal opinions without being scolded or derided for having opinions because of their race, beliefs or creed.
For example, I have cared as much about LGBTQ issues as I do for my own well-being all my life. Forever. My embrace of LGBTQ issues have been a part of me forever. Not dependent on me being LGBTQ. It's a part of me being human. Then my child came out this year. I didn't need my "better angels" to guide my opinions or because my child is bi or gay. I've always been who I am. An ally of LGBTQ. Same with my wanting to be a positive force in the POC community. I don't need to be a POC to be a positive force.
Everyone is free to ignore other people's opinions but the scolding is just combative where no quarrel is necessary.
I accept you feel that a white person's opinion of BLM is not valid. But to state it as fact is race baiting and hurtful. It's also not factual. It's your perception & something you should judge on a case by case basis.