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We don’t intend for that to change; but there’s a time when silence not only provides a retreat, it provides an implicit endorsement, intentional or not. As protests and violence have erupted throughout our country, we find ourselves compelled to speak out, because silence equals complicity.
We stand against racism. We stand against violence. We stand for inclusion. We stand for a free press. We stand for speaking out, together.
It's important to back up words with action, which is why we've made a donation to the Southern Poverty Law Center. We encourage others who care to help in any way they can.
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Well said and another thanks. There's a lot of good things to say about this community, but it's not quite time to pat ourselves on the back quite yet. Let's just say I'm grateful for your message and a place to discuss on how to move to a better place than we are now.
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Thank you and thanks for donating.
I really wish you guys would've looked into the SPLC before donating money to them. They were once on the side of the common man like the ACLU, but anymore I doubt. The one thing I respected in this country was the separation of business and politics. Heck I served 10 years to protect that and our freedoms. I think your hearts are very likely in the right place, but your donation might not be as charitable as you think.
Awesome. Good job.
It's true–no charity is perfect. At the end of the day it's your money and your choice, and the ACLU is a fantastic pick for your donation. Our math was simple: Would the world be a better place if we spent our monthly marketing budget with Facebook, or with the SPLC? They'll definitely do more with it for the world than Facebook would.
I am happy you made this statement. I differ a bit than most, I know, but I tell my kids to be as colorblind as they can. Everyone has been through a lot. Judging what that is by the color of their skin is always wrong, and we are to love everyone. I know colorblindness is frowned upon by many in the mainstream but I maintain it's the best way to move past racism forever.
I'll echo the SPLC being a lousy choice, but it's your money. I can't in good consience feed it via patreon anymore, but I'm not leaving the forum or the magazine just yet.
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