Disregard, I went ahead and did it :)

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I was asking for your advice...


It's DU related. I don't want to start a shit storm by simply asking the question in GD.

I haven't been privy to the many threads over the last however many months regarding the need for racial justice -- separate from economic justice. Yet I know there have been such threads and they're draining for those trying to educate why racial justice is a separate (though connected) issue.

I want to create a poll asking how many DUers believe there is a need in the United States right now for systemic and cultural transformation regarding racial, social (gender issues, etc.), AND economic justice. All three. Simply a poll.

Do you feel that's an inflammatory question? I'm not trying to stir shit, I just really want to gauge how people feel about that.

I want to relaunch Wishadoo with a specific focus on gathering a community of those supportive of (or at least want to learn more if they're simply not informed) and/or engaged in issues of racial, social, and economic justice; those who long for civil, respectful dialogue to counteract the negative (to say the least) general online culture; and those who long to employ compassion and empathy as we collaborate in a variety of ways to reduce suffering and increase joy.

Prior to this campaign season kicking in, I would have assumed that everyone (except trolls) at DU would definitely agree with the need for racial AND social justice and economic justice.

The last few weeks have left me stunned, no longer knowing who, if anyone, would really be on board with my plans.

I thought creating a poll asking the racial/social/economic justice question would provide some insight for me, but I don't want to reopen a topic that has already been hashed out to death and lines drawn.

If you've been here throughout those discussions and arguments, do you feel I should feel okay creating such a poll or should I leave it alone?

Thanks very much.