You aren't actually talking about privileges, as in special rights that you believe you and Whites have. You are talking about violation of basic human rights that everyone already are entitled to. You are talking about the subtle, systematic racism that still exist in the US today.

My friend, this is exactly what I was pointing out in my very first post to the other user :) What's happening is that people are having arguments about "privilege" without even knowing what the other side is referring to.

You should know that, while my technical definition might not match, when people refer to "privilege" in the context of social justice, they typically do mean it in the spirit of my interpretation. Just for future reference to help you understand them.

Likewise, I have a better understanding of what "privilege" means to you and many others, so thank you for that.

Unfortunately I can't write up a lengthy response for the middle at the moment, but I want you to know that the point of point out privilege is just to make people aware of those who lack the very fundamental treatments that they may take for granted. While you are aware of and understand the systemic racism, many people do not, and talking about privilege is the first step to making them realize that.

Everything you said in this comment was very far from what I pictured when you mentioned "white privilege."

Like I said, people are arguing against imaginative representations of what they think the other side is defending. It's a sad situation and unfortunately, I don't think there is going to be an organized campaign anytime soon to resolve that misunderstanding on the national level. If it did, I'm pretty sure it would instantly dissipate a lot of the knee-jerk reactions from all sides.

Last thing I want to say, and reiterate, is that what I talked about IS what is generally referred to as "white privilege" by progressives. If others have failed to communicate that properly, I apologize on their behalf. And I would ask you to pass along what you've learned to others.

Incidentally, today was the World Day of Social Justice. Thought that was a pretty appropriate setting for this conversation, haha

p.s. I'll check out out thanks! It was nice chatting with you!