Lucy Grey: Gendernaut

I really hate the phrases “Well you have a right to complain” or “You’re entitled to you opinion” when I talk about racism

deliciouskaek:

todiedreaming:

Nah, nigga.

I have a right to complain when I go to Wendy’s and they get my order wrong.

I’m entitled to my opinion when people ask me whether or not I think Beyonce uses lace fronts or Malaysian weave.

I am not complaining or simply stating my opinion when talking the racism.

I am talking about my rights as a human to not be persecuted and exploited.

Bolded for emphasis. Opinions are great to have, but they need to be dropped and reexamined the instant they infringe on somebody else’s human rights. Speaking up about discrimination is not an opinion any more than somebody yelling “fire!” is an opinion.

(via sanaa-tamir)

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