I just had a hot shower. Each time I do I am overwhelmed by a sense of shame that I have access to clean, hot water while millions around the planet are blessed with neither.
Inasmuch as the dominant “progressive” narrative of the day forbids me from considering such comforts as the products of the incomparable achievements of Western European Civilization, indeed forbids me from assessing the inarguable Facts of History from anything approaching a rational perspective, I must assume myself to be just another undeserving benefactor of White Privilege.
If only I could rediscover the innocence of Pre-Scientific, Pre-Industrial, Pre-Capitalist Man! If only I could live in simple harmony with Nature like radical environmentalists such as Al Gore and David Suzuki!
But oh, it appears Gore is worth over 200 million dollars! And Suzuki owns multiple properties also worth millions! And the Neo-Marxist founder of B.L.M., Patrisse Cullors, apparently an anti Capitalist devoted to the plight of poor Black Americans, has purchased four homes worth more than 3.2 million dollars since 2016!
Pardon me, but I’m very confused!