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Originally Posted by Ducimus
Politics aside, racism, does indeed exist at many levels in America, and is a lot more prevalent then most people would like to believe. Just because you don't see it or encounter it in your daily life, doesn't mean it doesn't exist. I've had friends effected by racism, i've encountered it in direct relation to my own person (i'm a mutt and proud of it  ), ive seen blatant racism from people ive known, and i'm guilty of it myself when it comes to illegal aliens. Anyone who claims racism isn't alive and well in our country is in a state of denial. |
I dont completely agree with this. Indeed, there is racism, but it's not more prevalent than people believe - in fact, I believe the opposite to be true. Just look at this week's events. People were so busy TRYING to find racism that the actual issues were swept aside in many regards.
The bottom line is, sure, there is racism, and its a phenomenom not attached to any particular cultural group. But, the actionable symptoms of racism are no where NEAR as prevalent as they used to be.
And that's what matters.