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Originally Posted by Joe Wicked
. Those of us who have not experienced the racism first hand, cannot even begin to understand the emotional side of it.
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I met a pretty young girl of "color" over 30 years ago both our parents were upset we were dating but being young and in love we shrugged it off. We married and began to start a family. My Dad was really concerned that his family name would somehow be tainted by the color, he stills feels the same way about his great grand children.
My wife and I have been physically attacked by Skinheads and have endured many of the epitaphs mentioned. We have consoled our children when they have come from school upset on how they have been treated.
I really think I need no lectures.
We have taught our children that there is no disadvantage to being different and it is unfair to all too take advantage of that difference. We have also taught our children that for stereotyping to end don't fall into the same patterns of behavior that reinforces the appearance.
I hope our new President believes the same.
I made a silly stereotypical joke, some got it some didn't. I became offended when a few thought the remark was racist and turned the offense into a stupid remark.
I am sorry for the stupid remark.
Those of you that want to throw rocks go ahead.
Jamo I take big bites, too bad there is just so little...
Scott S