Sometimes I get defensive when I read articles that point out my position of privilege.  But I need to remember that someone pointing out privilege is not the same as placing blame.  I can acknowledge my own privilege and work towards equality without apologizing for my (assumed) ancestors.  

I don’t think I should have to apologize for all the evil that happened in this country before my birth, just because of my colour.  But I do need to recognize that I am benefiting from those evils now (because of my colour) and because of that I have a responsibility to be a person who fights for things to be better.