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"There is no place for those who do not have the insight nor experience to properly understand the relevent issues at hand...and at best can only offer second hand opinions based on interpretations from a rightful one within the movement."
* that is a good point.
"No matter which way you slice it...a white one simply does NOT and never will have the proper insight to legitimately challenge the issues from their own cultural perspective WITHIN the structure of a Black based movement intended for the upliftment of Black people."
* this is why we should seek guidance from the black movement - our cultural perspective militates against positive actions in rectifying the ills of white supremacy. i see you are saying that this does not necessitate joining and in fact joining could in fact confuse the issue. interesting.
"A white one must always prove their sincerity.. and only ends up diluting the issues to accomodate their own insecurities."
* humble standing is HARD work.
"It's not as if whites cannot engage in meaningful and conscious relationships with Africans. In fact there certainly is much to learn from such an exchange. It's about recognizing the importance of rightful order. And it is here where I believe Ras Marcus and Sellasielive hit the nail square on the head."
* yes, rightful order. so would you say the proper place for whites who sympathize with a black movement such as Rastafari is to bring education and set an example for fellow whites? i think this would require consistent dialogue with a black perspective coupled with humble standing and a commitment to personal growth which facilitates OVERstanding.
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