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But Badfish is right. It is poverty we need to address without the distraction of skin colour.

Agreed and well put Razzoo ! I have a black uncle , which is quite rare in my generation. It feels like these protestors are using a whole group of people to further their activist agenda and they don't mind what division is created as a consequence. It feels instinctively wrong to brand people...

I can only speak for myself and I am not in denial about the point you make. I am in agreement with you. I also think though that there are layers of complexity to this issue that are worthy of discussion. In short I know you come from a good place in this debate but after all this is equivalent...

Hang on, who is making excuses ? you wrote that discussing the problem is a red herring. You are now discussing the problem. Of course we need to improve life chances for the disadvantaged but if we don't discuss and define those disadvantages we will not gain the necessary consensus to make...

A fair question and one that illustrates why discussion of this issue is very far from a red herring. If you are going to help people you need to know what is causing the problem.

Discussing what is and what isn't racism is the heart of the problem. Those issues facing black kids will not be solved by devaluing the experience of racism by a lack of definition. There are all sorts of groups who are disadvantaged in society. This includes black people, white working class...

So are you saying that this debate on real life should only be conducted by those that consider themselves to be the victims ? Does this extend to other issues ? For example, assuming you are in work does your opinion on the plight of the unemployed not matter and should you be barred from...

Racism is a problem in all societies. My colour does not disqualify me from discussing it and I will not desist from discussing it. Your opinion is also welcome.

Perspective on racism perhaps depends on how well travelled you are. I have spent many years living abroad including in South East Asia and from my experience what is called racism in this country is nothing compared to elsewhere. I have some friends from Singapore, he is a muslim, she is a...

Is this a fact or assertion ? Genuine question as I don't know the answer. I was under the impression that amongst the biggest votes for Brexit were East Anglia, Lincolnshire, Yorkshire and East Midlands which have had the biggest immigration levels.