Racism

Such a fun subject, racism. In today's politically correct world, calling someone a racist is similar to calling someone a witch back in the 1600's. If anyone brings up the subject of racism, the only thing anyone has to contribute to the discussion is that they aren't racist at all. From there on, the discussion is full of 'hums' and 'haws' and lots of uncomfortable throat clearing. People have been taught to believe a lot of untrue things about racism. Lets say you're in a crowded room that's full of largely one or two races, and one of those people happens to be black. If someone were to refer to this person by his race (that black guy over there), they often feel guilty after-wards. They feel racist. That's just one example. Another example is when a black man walks into a copy store, and he's the only customer. Lets also say this black guy is wearing running shoes, jeans and a hoodie. So now the employees are watching him, and Mr. Black notices this. Perhaps Mr. Black feels like he's being profiled? Maybe he is, but chances are that this is mostly due to his clothes, rather than his skin.

Noticing someone's race is not racism. Preferring to deal with one's own race isn't necessarily racism. People often feel more comfortable dealing with someone who reminds them of themselves or those they care about. Merrian-Wbster defines racism as" 1 : a belief that race is the primary determinant of human traits and capacities and that racial differences produce an inherent superiority of a particular race
2 : racial prejudice or discrimination". So in other words, calling a black man black isn't racist. Saying that most Hispanics speak Spanish, isn't racist either. Saying that Asians are smarter than everyone else, or saying that Black people are better basketball players than white people...now that's racism at it's finest.

So here's the truth people: You may not hate any race at all. But if you think one race is superior or inferior to another, even if results have proven you right, then you are a racist. I'm not going to say I hate to tell you this, because I really don't: All men are not created equal. If that were true, there would be either no criminals, or no successful people. Either everyone would be stupid, or equally brilliant. So I will tell you this now, without fear of truthful dispute: Everyone is now or has at some point said, thought or done something that makes them a racist.