Why, thank you, Maire. What a kind comment. :)

I agree, at best it's useless, and often it's destructive. The privilege label is more often like planting a useless weapon on someone who can't use it so that their victimization can be justified. Most bullies are from the groups that are marginalized and oppressed. I wish they were all fighting back against oppressors and the oppression, but it's usually just copying what's been done to them. They victimize others and justify it in very similar ways as that which was done them. The main reason the cycle of oppression continues is because we follow our oppressors lead. If all the bullies were part of the ruling class, assertive people among the oppressed with honorable motives would be able to defeat them. As it is we're stuck. I think I saw online where you were accused (generally anyway), and it was absurd. (note: I just found it tonight 3/22) I'm sorry this happened to you. It was wrong as well as terribly inaccurate. I hope you're ok.

Yeah, people want to make sure they are part of an us so that they can them somebody. The us label seems to be used as team uniform and once someone shows up wearing one, everyone must show support by complying with the us rules (rules which are subject to change by self appointed rulers) or get themed. I think it's militant thinking that comes "God is on our side" justification for war and industry teaching the "sell the sizzle not the steak" pragmatic justification for advertising. Alone is seen as the worst thing someone can be and being a nonconformist is the worst sin. Individualism, creativity, and unique expressions are automatically associated with the enemy. The problem with disenfranchisement isn't solved by more or better franchises or making sure everyone fits into one, and it certainly isn't the way to promote diversity. Being alone doesn't have to equate with being lonely, and it doesn't need to cause depression but in an environment where shame is associated, that's the message that gets reinforced and those things often happen as a result.