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Remove the following things from your two comments:

  being white, I automatically get accused of unfairness)
  less educated people
  will I ever be able to word it without hurting people.
  So I've defaulted to thinking it's a prejudice from the listener. 
You imply a lot of ugly things about other people. It will get you ugly reactions to do that.



Are you just as critical when it's inversed? Speaking (and hearing) one's unpopular opinion is one the key elements to a successful democracy.


I have lots of unpopular/controversial opinions. I have found it enormously helpful to work on trying to express them without insulting my audience in the process. It can certainly be a hard row to hoe.

He asked for feedback. I gave it. I think I did so respectfully. If he sincerely hopes to learn to engage people effectively in meaty discussion about difficult topics, hopefully this will help him get there.




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