Hating People

I think racism has become a worse issue than in the past as it is no longer on the surface but ingrained in our culture (beneath the surface). It also takes, for the most part, a different form. I know very few people who are ‘racist’ in terms of hating a people for the color of their skin. But we live in a society that fuels racism beneath the surface in its attempts to find it under ever rock and behind every turn.

For example, look at the authors who are no longer read in our school system (they use words that were common expressions of their time, or present accurate characterizations of their culture, etc). I understand part of this the progression of culture, but imagine what would happen if our high schools presented some materials by Mark Twain, Flannery O’Conner, Margret Mitchell, or Joseph Conrad. The problem is not with the books, but with the racists (those who see racism around every corner) who are so easily offended. We are losing our culture and our history.

In other words, "racism!" is typically the cry of the modern day racist.

 

Or devolving.

 

:thumbsup: I guess I'm a stein's half empty kinda guy...but you are right...we essentially agree ... but my view of the nation's future is pessimistic. I jump to the conclusion that we, as a collective, will continue a downward spiral in terms of decency, honesty, and morality. Still, I hope I'm proven wrong.