I believe this is a dangerous way to think because it makes us complacent. Yes, the U.S. is a fine place to live if, like me and I suspect like you, one is white, male, and middle class or above. For all others, it is a difficult place, with barriers at every turn to living a normal, peaceful life. We can't afford to believe this life is…
I believe this is a dangerous way to think because it makes us complacent. Yes, the U.S. is a fine place to live if, like me and I suspect like you, one is white, male, and middle class or above. For all others, it is a difficult place, with barriers at every turn to living a normal, peaceful life. We can't afford to believe this life is available to most people in this society; such beliefs serve to make us politically impotent.
I believe this is a dangerous way to think because it makes us complacent. Yes, the U.S. is a fine place to live if, like me and I suspect like you, one is white, male, and middle class or above. For all others, it is a difficult place, with barriers at every turn to living a normal, peaceful life. We can't afford to believe this life is available to most people in this society; such beliefs serve to make us politically impotent.