nearnyccouple -> RE: Not For The Easily Offended (7/3/2007 10:59:18 PM)
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How ironic, (trying to get back on topic.) i live in a racially diverse neighborhood, and guess what? My front door is unlocked as well. When ums were young, they could go to any house on the street and I was not fearful they would be harmed. Nor am I afraid to allow ums to associate with those who are "different" from them. When oldest was choosing colleges to attend, he wanted to go somewhere totally different, to further diversify his experiences. He chose Southern Va., ( we are 50 miles north of NYC, ) and was shocked at the racism and prejudice embodied by some of the student population. I am not saying that all Virginians are prejudiced. Just his experience. Being a New Yorker, and Jewish was a shock to some of his classmates. Bias isnt genetic. Its a learned response, most often from parent to child. I find it sad that in this millenium there are still those who advocate racial supremacy, religious supremacy, and teach their ums that they have something to fear from others who are different simply because their skin is a different color.
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