For me, the things that need to change aren't even the things these clowns are talking about.
You'd have a very difficult time convincing me that "institutional racism" is real. I think it's bullshit; an excuse. Individual racism? Sure, there are assholes everywhere. As a whole, does it hold anyone back? Hmmm...did it prevent a black man from being a two term President of the most powerful country on the planet? How about appointing a black man to the Supreme Court nearly 30 years ago? Are we talking about the system in which black entertainers and athletes have become some of the highest paid in their field and top 5% of all wage earners? ex. Russell Wilson is the highest paid player in the NFL or the NBA, which is made up of 75% black athletes, and has the highest compensation in all of athletics. That system?!
These aren't anecdotal examples. Black and minority figures have been successful in even the most competitive, restrictive, and respected career fields. Name a career field, they've been there. I don't know why we continue to call out these "accomplishments". How would this be possible if "the system" (whatever that means) is so systematically racist. There really is no evidence to support it so I fundamentally reject that argument.
The issue is simply one of personal responsibility and accountability; it has been for quite sometime. A culture has developed in which individuals are viewed as victim of circumstance and not capable or empowered to help themselves out of it; they're not accountable. There are always exceptions, but that viewpoint is fundamentally wrong and that culture/mindset is what needs to change.
