Can anybody explain to me why.........

[mickd1961]

There are a lot of wrong assumptions, like "White privilege"
I have no idea what that means because I have never had any such privilege. The 1% of the population have it, it means they go to Oxford, or Cambridge, or Eton, so I find the phrase offensive. The biggest problem isn't white and black, Its Rich and Poor. The reason is simple:
If you are Rich it doesn't matter whether you are white or Black you can do whatever you want. Doors open, and you can even pay people to open the doors for you. I am amazed how there is talk of us in the UK having serious Racial issues when every time you watch TV there are Black folks doing the interviews, reporting, and even hosting talk shows about Black issues. Do they have Black privilege? because I wouldn't stand a dogs chance of getting that job, and I can talk my way around anywhere. However, you often find that whether Black or white they went to good schools, and had rich or famous relatives. The problem is Rich and poor, Not black or white. Even during the slave trade (which I am sure we all agree was disgusting) the majority of white people themselves were slaves to Rich White people.

This “rich/poor” analogy is spot on Boingy.

I agree with a lot of what you say albeit I’m not anti rich in any sense.

I have no issue with people who work hard and become wealthy as long as they don’t start forgetting their roots.

I hate the Tamara Ecclestone types though who flaunt vast wealth having had it handed to them by family having never broken sweat for a day in their lives.

These people don’t deserve the exposure they get in the media.

I love the stories of the humble person who’s reached great heights be it financially or in exploits and achievements.

[boingy]

This “rich/poor” analogy is spot on Boingy.

I agree with a lot of what you say albeit I’m not anti rich in any sense.

I have no issue with people who work hard and become wealthy as long as they don’t start forgetting their roots.

I hate the Tamara Ecclestone types though who flaunt vast wealth having had it handed to them by family having never broken sweat for a day in their lives.

These people don’t deserve the exposure they get in the media.

I love the stories of the humble person who’s reached great heights be it financially or in exploits and achievements.

Agreed. I don’t have a problem with folks working hard and doing well financially.

[9goals2hattricks3pen]

Greene King and Lloyds have had to apologise for distant links to the slave trade and now the RFU are reviewing the singing of Swing Low Sweet Chariot. What next? Amazing Grace