[Scotsman]

Originally Posted by NOODLESgoneWILD

Scotsman, this is a very sensitive subject, one I typical stay away from, but in light of the Death of Dr. King. I'll share my opinion.

I'm a big believer in the ability for people to discuss sensitive issues respectfully and civilly, because the media makes it out to be one way doesn't mean we have to interpret it the same.

I believe we have made progress, and I believe we should continue to strive for more. But do I believe racism will be whipped from the face of the earth or our great country? No!

This country was built off of racial superiority, it will be at least another generation or two, or maybe more before we begin to see serious change in interactions between different racial groups begin to mesh in a serious way. Even then, as a result of human nature I think it will become something else (as it already has; social class, etc.). All we can do is try and give it our best shot to really make a difference. That's what makes Dr. Martin Luther King such an inspiration and the reason why his spirit lives and resonates so strongly today, he dared to make a difference.

Why you may ask, we'll I believe people are inherently afraid of those who don't believe what they believe, look like they look like, or act like they act.

I know this is a vague statement, but if you think about it! Humans have been battling each other since the beginning of recorded history. And these wars have been fought for more reasons they I can list, but the majority of wars have been fought over (1) Religion (2) Race (3) Land and or Money.

Because of these facts and the media drumming it into our consensus minds, resentment will always be fostered and reaffirmed into our multi cultured country.

I feel if we (everyone) could "Agree to disagree" - "Live and let Live" and stay out of others business...Only then may we someday bridge that gap.

While all of the above is true out of selfish human nature I think the willingness to gloss over the issues we have with one another only allows the problem to fester, and not doing anything about it does just that, nothing. At the end of the day everyone holds dear to them their personal beliefs and experiences and will live accordingly to them. For myself, I'm a mixture of different people and many in my social circles have had trouble in trying to identify me as one thing or the other, and I love that, because I don't feel the need to subscribe to one group or another even though I have under social and peer pressure. In essence I've lived much of my life breaking down racial barriers in my immediate circles of friends, but not family, we're all varied members of different colors and respect one another as family, because that's what we are.

But this is just my opinion...PLEASE don't take any offense...thanks..Noodles