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Re:DHS Quits Granting Green Cards–Almost by skulk on Saturday May 23, 2026 @09:20PM (#48253384)
I'm having trouble taking your comment seriously if you think that one number is enough to disprove systemic racism.
Re:DHS Quits Granting Green Cards–Almost by caminante on Sunday May 24, 2026 @08:13AM (#48256640)
That's a strawman.

Even so, you're "having trouble" acknowledging a fact that calls a claim into question? It'd be more effective to offer an actual reason.

Re:DHS Quits Granting Green Cards–Almost by skulk on Sunday May 24, 2026 @10:34AM (#48257586)
Demanding proof of systemic racism every time it's brought up is kind of gauche and just tiring. You don't have to believe that it exists, but it very much does. I know you're going to clap back at me and say "so you have no argument, got it" and yes I'm not going to present you with one. I'm just telling you the way you're arguing this is kind of lame and incurious.
Re:DHS Quits Granting Green Cards–Almost by caminante on Sunday May 24, 2026 @11:17AM (#48257949)
>I know you're going to...

Well, I'm apparently not in the imagined conversation you're having. Seems insecure to pre-bake an out for a hypothetical.

Never rejected systemic racism exists, but calling everything racist without substance (and accusing people of ignoring system racism without support) erodes meaning.

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