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Originally Posted by DoveFeatheredRaven
I think it is highly ironic that a black man, who in a culture where racism still exists, would himself exhibit bigoted behavior. I would expect a minority to be more tolerant and understanding of another minority, especially one that is currently so openly ostracized. I don't think anyone is given a free pass. I think I just would have expected a more understanding view.
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While Washington is a minority, he's still human. All humans have prejudices and stereotypes. And I've heard some gays make some racist statements about blacks and other minorities. So, that goes both ways. Being a minority doesn't mean that you suddenly understand the plight of another minority group if you're not part of that group and share their history and struggle.