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I read this article and associated links with tears in my eyes. While the USA has its particular history of chattal slavery, racism, economic and social inequality, addiction to violence, and catastrophic thinking, I believe this is a global problem all humans share in which each ethnic group has a historical version of oppression, subjugation, and inter-generational trauma which colours every aspect of modern life. Many of our past histories are shared collective trauma.

Jimmy Cliff's lyrics come to mind:

"I can see clearly now the rain is gone. I can see all obstacles in my way."

We must all learn to see clearly if we are to ever realize his "bright sunny day".

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