Wednesday, February 8, 2012

The arrogance of change

Yes,there is a need for change. However, do we alienate potential allies when we identify the problems in terms that relegate concerned citizens to the sidelines unable to understand the true plight? Sadly, in this battle to be labeled the super oppressed we desperately cling to the privilege of our scars. Scaring those whose wounds we ignore or deem unworthy to join in the fight. This fight to make the world a better place will take all willing participants. So, when we assume an arrogance in our victim hood we begin to simply make the same mistake as the oppressor. Falsely adopting the notion that we have private access to the the right way. I see in my mistakes the recognition that all who fight for revolution deserve to be called my brothers and sisters in the struggle. The divisive blinds of class, race, and gender can no longer be barriers to true community.

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