• Cocopanda
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    21 hours ago

    I can’t say I don’t have colonialism in my blood. Because I do. My family was on the second boat from England in the 1500’s. After the Mayflower. We were the first people to bring beer to the colonies. My great great great uncles (brothers) opened the first brewery after landing. We have the records of their signing up to be a part of the colony and their stated profession. Brewers.

    And I ask for the creators forgiveness and treat this land with respect. I have never hunted. I have never cut down a tree unless dead already out of safety. I fought pollution in the most polluted river in the country. And I try and limit my impact on the environment besides my car. Which I barely drive since I’ve been a remote worker for half a decade. And refuse to go back to polluting by having to drive into work. Tho I did recently get laid off. So I might not have a choice depending on future job prospects.

    • Tomorrow_Farewell [any, they/them]@hexbear.net
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      21 hours ago

      I can’t say I don’t have colonialism in my blood

      We aren’t talking about ‘in your blood’ stuff. Your empire is currently engaging in colonialism. And you and your friend are beneficiaries of such.

      I fought pollution in the most polluted river in the country. And I try and limit my impact on the environment besides my car

      Individual solutions to systemic problems are generally silly and ineffectual.
      To actually fight pollution, you would need to tackle your empire and capitalism in general.