I believe a major driver of racism in our country is derived from the law of unintended consequences. By giving more rights to natives (hunting and fishing), more voice and more leniency (think rail blockades, JT's condemnation of the Boushie verdict etc...) in some respects, it causes more resentment than simply leveling the playing field.
That's not to say there are areas where us white folk have mistreated, abused and beat down that portion of our society. We ought to be ashamed of some of the treatment over the years. In no way will I justify that.
But the rest is food for thought
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