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Originally posted by Slartibartfast
Yes, it implies a whole slew of beliefs and thoughts not just of Malvoe's, but also of the society he lives in.
It is a very interesting statement.
But to paraphrase in a way that puts things into perspective...
"Blue is not eye color, it's a state of mind"
Doesn't that sound like nonsense?
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Well...yes THAT does, but the same comment (when the word "black" is used) struck me differently (maybe because I am black, so I saw it more as a strong, but interesting statement).
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skin color is important because people have fixated on it as something that seperates groups.
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Precisely.
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Then again, racists such as the KKK don't harass people because of eye color, so the fact is that skin has a profound effect on a person's opportunities and aspirations.
Should that have to be the case?
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Certainly not.
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