The Race We Can Win

Hello folks, great to know that you have tuned in for another episode of "The World As I See It". As usual, i have several things on my mind, but this is at the top of the list.....Racism. Dont quickly scan the room as if you may get caught looking at porn, its an uncomfortable subject that is almost always misunderstood and misrepresented. The first thing I have to say is this: Wake up  people!!! We are all different from each other. If you take one particular race of people, narrow it down to the most "pure" of those, you will have a society that is still filled with people that believe that there is something wrong with the other guy. Its human nature. Before long they will themselves divide into groups and look upon the others as sub-standard people. I know, this isnt really Racism, but its the same kind of thing.

     We, as people, form a structure in our heads in which we envision what society should look like. In this great country, we have about every ingredient possible in our stew. A wide spectrum of people, cultures, and beliefs and this is where the problem starts. We have to realize that we are all different, we will think, act, dress, speak, eat and socialize in different ways. we have to acknowledge that though and embrace it. We cant say "Here is a template of what you need to be so you dont come off as a Racist". The fear of not being percieved as racist, and the actions taken in that matter, sometimes come off as questionable and result in someone else being thrown under the bus to protect "our" image. Admit our differences, accept our differences, learn from others. People fear what they dont understand.

    All that being said, I do feel there is a large problem with reverse racism or as I call it boomerang racism. I think it is possible to carry a big enough chip on your shoulder that small incidents call quickly get blown all out of proportion. The Media of today is the worlds worst at promoting racism and should be called to the carpet on it everytime. A lot of people in this world are incapable of thinking for themselves, and wonder aimlessly looking for leadership on what to do next. The media flourishes on this and constantly uses it to make a story.

    Trayvon Martin. Case in point. what did we know about that scene? I mean really? when it was being launced through the media, what details did we know? I know that in my experience in the hundreds, if not thousands of emergency scenes i have worked, THE MEDIA NEVER GETS IT RIGHT!  Even after the investigation is complete and all the press releases have come out, they are still incorrect in all the facts. Yesterday the Prosecutor in that county in Florida announced that they are going to charge Zimmerman with 2nd degree murder...they have to at this point. The only thing that will settle people down is for this case to have its day in court. The facts have to be presented in an orderly way so that the right thing can be done. I predict that this will rival the OJ trial. I do know that on that same day, all across the United States, there were other homicides involving people of different races..black on white, white on black, white on hispanic, hispanic on white etc,,

     We all have to improve on how we treat other people and our deep down prejudices. One thing i know...we are not born that way....it is learned. So it starts with us as adults and parents to change the worlds way of thinking. If you dont believe that, go to a kindergarten anywhere and watch how children play together regardless of what the other looks like.

     OK, enough of this for now, thanks so much for reading...I promise to lighten up soon!