The never-ending privilege of being non-trailer trash white / by kevin murray

A significant number of people who are white are reluctant to admit to all their inherent privileges that they get by living in America, even though it is only too obvious to almost everyone else.  Yet, that is the way that many white people like to believe, that whatever that they have, no matter how much unearned it is, somehow is rightfully theirs to have and to claim.

 So then, with the exception of white trailer trash, which is typically rather obvious to perceive, because those that are trailer trash, are the same that drive the wrong vehicle, live in the wrong place, congregate in the wrong areas, and have bad teeth -- is that all those that are properly white, have not only a perpetual get out of jail card, but are accorded all the benefits of being the preferred race in America; so that, in virtually all circumstances, they will get either the benefit of the doubt, or are simply dealt with in a way and manner, that shows them respect, even when such is completely unwarranted.

 To be white is to know for a certainty that white people can go into any neighborhood, any restaurant, and any venue anywhere, without risking their neck, especially when they comport themselves in a way and manner that demonstrates that they have the implied authority to do whatever that they are doing.  To be white means that a person need not overly worry about the police abusing them, because the police understand that to bite the hand that feeds them is basically the only type of mistake that can get them demoted or even fired, which is why white people, are accorded the special sort of respect, reserved for no other race.

 So too, being white means to be able to enjoy all the accouterments that this country has, without having to worry, that an individual is at the wrong place at the wrong time, which is why hiking, camping, and all outside activities for white people, are things that they know they will not get in trouble for, even when, they have overstepped the boundaries of what is and is not implicitly permitted.  

 Additionally, when it comes to the community that white people live and congregate in, for a certainty, the budgets and monies so set aside for community enhancement and upkeep, are going to prioritize where the white people are, because those of privilege, are always entitled to their privileges, or else those in governmental positions which are somehow reading the tea leaves wrong, will get reprimanded for not properly taking care of those that must be cared for, first, always, and in every single circumstance.

 The best of America is reserved therefore not for all Americans, equally, but only for those that are the most privileged which is why white people, love this country more than any other race, which logically makes sense, because white people are able to have the best of the best, all to their infinite enjoyment and satisfaction, and the leftovers, are only for those too stupid to have not been born white.