If I have learned one thing this summer about old, white men, is that once you get them going and acknowlege their opinions as valid--- THEY DON'T STOP TALKING.
It's like their privilege leaps out of them. They dominate the discussion, put in life experiences that it seems only he sees the validity of the story to the discussion.
You've been talking for over 200 years in this country, it's time for you to share the stage with the other members of your class. Even when he has no experience with that topic, they share it.
We are waiting for our turn to lead the discussion. The women, the young, and the members of other ethnic groups. We are even waiting for our turn to share what we think.
But you won't allow it. It's not like we do not want to hear your opinion. We do. We just want opportunity for you and others to hear our own.
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