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For example, I don't think the experience of black and brown men in America very closely resembles the situation you are describing for yourself in the Philippines, and I'll just leave it at that.  

Also, I'm not sure what you mean that slavery was only possible b/c of State support?  Certainly the abolishment of slavery was only possible b/c of the 13th Amendment, but maybe I'm missing something about your point. 

Finally, I would encourage you to do some research on the inherent racial and gender bias found in the SAT and other standardized tests which partially led to the necessity of affirmative action policies.  And as far as suggesting that if we acknowledge that some people are more privileged than others in a society, then that means we must acknowledge that some people will need outside (or "state") assitance to help balance the playing field, THEN YES, I agree with you 100%!  Where we part ways however is that I think that is a terrific and noble goal for a society to strive for. 

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