[DarkKomunalec]

> lack a shred of gratitude for the vast wealth, comfort and freedom they've been born into.

That's 'privilege', and is something to feel guilty about. It's not something to be grateful to your ancestors for providing, but something you get unfairly by 'accident of birth'. Only when it comes to guilt is your connection to your ancestors and ethnicity more than an accident.

Edit: I did not think a 'sarcasm' tag necessary.

[Nursie]

>> That's 'privilege', and is something to feel guilty about. It's not something to be grateful to your ancestors for providing, but something you get unfairly by 'accident of birth'. Only when it comes to guilt is your connection to your ancestors and ethnicity more than an accident.

Oh wow.

I mean, I know that compared to many others (the vast majority) in the world I am exceedingly privileged. And seeking to help others overcome the barriers they face (that you do not) is a good thing. Even understanding that these barriers are there is something a lot of folks don't really get.

But I'm sure as hell not going to feel guilt over being brought up with a good education, enough money in the house and being born with light, pinkish skin.

[Nursie]

>> Edit: I did not think a 'sarcasm' tag necessary.

Poe's Law strikes again :)

[johnrichardson]

Yet another example of what I was referring to.

I happen to be quite grateful for the sacrifices my ancestors (and the human race more broadly) made in building civilization, so that I don't have to live in a Hobbesian world where death by age 30 is the norm.

[icebraining]

Yet another example of what I was referring to.

Pretty sure DarkKomunalec is being sarcastic, but good job reinforcing your biases.

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