Roger Hawcroft
1 min readNov 12, 2021

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There is substantial reality in much of what you have to say in this piece.

Unfortunately, it replicates some of the style & tone of the very people it characterises as hypocrits or worse.

It is perhaps worthy of note that so-called 'honour' crimes are far more prevalent in non-white societies than in white ones.

It is also the reality that bigotry, discrimination, aggression, self-righteous justification and the notion that 'God is on your side' are not solely the province of white males but are, unfortunately, common to humanity of all races, colours & creeds.

There are several fundamental forces & human characteristics that cause the sorts of attitudes, distorted value systems and beliefs for which you condemn white males.

I neither condone nor excuse such behaviours. I do, however, suggest that as simplistic a platitude it might seem, 'two wrongs don't make a right'.

If we wish to eliminate these sorts of attitudes and values from society and create a better more equal and equitable world for all then we need to accept difference, take into account context, be aware of manipulative power to which the vast majority of us, male or female; white, black, brown or yellow; short or tall, strong or weak, or of whatever difference, are subject.

We need to seek collaboration and mutual caring and sharing if we wish to bring about positive change. Throwing stones, under whatever guise, will only tend to prolongue the very wrongs that create the anger that causes them to be thrown.

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Roger Hawcroft
Roger Hawcroft

Written by Roger Hawcroft

Expat Tyke in Australia. Dismayed & depressed at World conflict/poverty/disadvantage/hatred. Buoyed by music, art, literature, nature, animals & birds.

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