The other day was the 150th anniversary of the start of the Civil War. Although the Civil War was said (our history books, so who knows the truth?) to be fought to unite the union and not to end slavery I still figured I would write about the topic of racism. So let us fast forward to society now and check our progress.
First, is racism still alive and kicking?! This is actually a stupid question because we all know it is. Do I consider myself racist? Not at all but you may think different of me (I don't know and don't care if you do). Have I ever made racist jokes about all different kinds of people and cultures including my own? Hells yeah, I use the term "cracker" on a daily basis. Now before you start writing me off as a bigot or fool let me go over a couple of things.
Will I ride in a car with someone who is African American in certain areas of Charlotte at night? Nope, because we are probably going to get pulled and they are going to be looking for drugs or either a white girl in the trunk. Either way not worth it. Have almost all of you made a derogatory remark about someone who you perceive as "mexican" (just because they are latin does not mean they are mexican) because of immigration issues in Charlotte? Do not forget that I am from the South Blvd area so do not bullshit a bullshiter. Is it acceptable for an African American comedian to make fun of white people or use derogatory language? Hell yeah, and I laugh about it. Don't believe me, Chris Rock is one of my favorite comedians but I swear he uses cracker more than me. On a side note and a different topic...some of use crackers can end those penis jokes, just saying.
Now that we have the fun part out of the way if you can take a damn joke. I have been insulted because I am white. I have an African American friend who is looked down on by others because he hangs out with "white boys." You really want to see someone get mad? This is what you do if you are a white male. Put some real preppy shit on and take an African American girl out to a place where you are the minority not her. Watch what happens. On the other side of the coin, if you are African American there are places that you can take a white girl and the same shit will happen. Again, none of this bothers me put I am just showing how shit still is. I have a friend from a different ethnicity that absolutley hates another group of people. I am not going to name which two groups but he will leave the damn room if he encounters someone from that race. I don't judge him or anyone else for their beliefs as long as they don't get violent.
The last point I will make since I brought violence up. How many of you labeled or placed judgement on Musslims and or people from the Middle East after 9/11?! Think about it...
I hate everyone equally, so that works out well for me. The fact is that racism exists, some stereotypes are true, not everyone has to get along, and the Easter Bunny is not real. The only major problem I see is when someone from any race throws out the "racism" card when it is not applicable. For example: If you get busted for selling drugs then you go to jail, regardless of race. This does not require a boycott or a coalition....it is common sense.
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