Thursday, July 3, 2008

America

Racism in America. Is it real? Who does it benefit, the racist or the target of racism?

Take the most prevalent and deepest seated racism in America for instance. White on Black racism. What causes this type of behavior in supposedly civil and humane human beings? Also, if there is only one sector of American society or in other words, there is only a small percentage of people (not Americans RIGHT?) who feel this way. Why aren't there more Americans who come out and take a stand against it? What great benefit is there to be gained in America by being racist? And if there are none then why are Americans still dealing(or not dealing)with this rather asinine issue?

What do white Americans fear so much about black Americans or vise verse? Is it fear of retaliation from blacks because of what they have endured in America that whites are afraid of? Is it fear of being whipped or other wise put into place that blacks are afraid of? Or is it simply a case of insuperiority and low self esteem? Either way wouldn't America be a much stronger and much more powerful place if all of its people fought to eradicate all forms of racism? If all of its people fought to be AMERICANS?

When someone says "The American Way of Life" or "Our Way of Life" does it mean that Americans are racist? And if not,why then can't white on black racism in America be openly talked about everywhere? In all churches and synagogues, in schools, at company meetings, in election campaigns, on the news and on the play ground. Wouldn't there be a lot more for everyone to gain? Or is it that some people would rather not gain at all if it means letting go of hate.

Until this is solved, America will continue to fall apart from the inside out.Unless this is solved,or at least acknowledged, than America can never be as one nation under GOD anyway. If America truly is what Americans say it is than no American should allow another American to be subjected to racism of any form. Is this America? THEN WHY RACISM.

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