A few points of conflict with Jackie L's (Eilonnwy) article.

[A Theist]

I guess I'm asking you how I'm being oppressive for the sole purpose of reading my own text.

It isn't your own text Tav. It's in your position as male. I didn't mention you as specifically oppressive in your words. I used an example of an oppressive king to illustrate the position of privilege.

I am not ashamed for who am I. I don't have white guilt, and will never have it. Anyone who tries to push that onto me will only get contempt.

So the degradation that your $ causes is not any of your concern?

Frodo, I read the article. The content was controversial,(...and she has every right to her opinion). I can't believe she didn't expect to be challenged. The responses to her Op- Ed are understandable. Surely, you see that, dont you? The only problem is that the discussion became more of an angry back and forth, trying to win an argument, rather than a debate.