Thursday, August 23, 2007

Racism 101

By John McMullen
The Phanatic Magazine

Most people don't understand what racism is.

Simply put, it's a hatred or intolerance of another race -- a belief that inherent differences among the various human races determine cultural or individual achievement, usually involving the idea that one's own race is superior and has the right to rule others.

Today, it seems like any criticism hurled at someone outside one's race is automatically labeled as racism.

Of course, nothing could be further from the truth but the specter of racism is often used by educated con-men on a bully pulpit concerned with padding their own egos and power. More >>

1 comment:

Anonymous said...

Very well stated, and very accurate. It's time more people stood up and said "wait a second, here..." Just because you oppose or condemn someone who happens to be black, does not make you a racist. I don't care if someone is black, white, Muslim, male or female - if you are doing something wrong, you should be called out and made to account for your actions.

Or, let's just give everone who isn't a white male a free pass to do whatever they want.

Regards,
A fed up black man.