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Re:Dilbert creator Scott Adams says he will die soon from sa... by nielsbot on Wednesday May 21, 2025 @01:17AM (#44048498)
> And I’d argue the consequences aren’t that different.

This is wrong. (Systemic) racism (still) exists. Someone who has natural advantages in society (white men) does not suffer the same consequences of the events you listed:

- "passed over for a job" Jobs are easier to get for white people in the US, no? - "pulled over by cops" really? - "denied the ability to purchase a house" redlining has denied a lot of wealth to black families in the US

> those all have equal levels of consequence for the person on the receiving end.

So, this is not true.

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Re:Dilbert creator Scott Adams says he will die soon from sa... by refurb on Thursday May 22, 2025 @06:34AM (#44060659)
Whether something is “more bad” is irrelevant to whether or not it “is bad”.

Whether I punch you once or twice in the face, it’s still bad, so both are against the law.

What you’re saying is “its ok to punch someone in the face once because it’s not as bad as punching them in the face twice”

Clearly an absurd position.

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Re:Dilbert creator Scott Adams says he will die soon from sa... by anonfordays on Thursday May 22, 2025 @10:31AM (#44062442)
>Someone who has natural advantages in society (white men)

White men no longer have natural advantages. As a matter of fact the Supreme Court agreed that White and Asian males are now at a natural disadvantage.

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