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6. "Privilege" ... unearned privilege is the curse of humanity .
Tue Feb 17, 2026, 11:24 PM
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Claiming some power over others because of your skin color, religion, nationality, ANYTHING that you fell into and did not earn, is called "Fundamental Darkness" by Buddhists.

I won't go philosophical, but this is all so wrong.

We are all different but equally human and gifted with the potential for divinity, or Buddhism, depending on your beliefs, including those young people, and ESPECIALLY those young people.

There's a certain peace in knowing that you (or I) have never harmed, taken advantage of or robbed anyone.

The Hugh Heffners, Musks, Trumps, Putins, Bibi's and Putins of the world will never know that.

Just look at any 5 average Joe's in the street. Any 5.



that fell into their positions by the evil machinations of others, lies and deceit.

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