The question has been raised a lot lately, I reckon 'cause 'Obamation' got elected, if this election puts racism in our collective rear view mirrors in this great country. Eric Holder, our less than sterling Attorney General, who spent his first week in that illustrious office calling us all 'cowards' because we don't have enough open discussions about race (at least in his racist little mind) on weekends. Or something like that. Apparently, we all socialize with our friends and families on weekends instead of driving down the road to find some strangers to mingle with and discuss racial topics.
As to the heart of the question -- You show me a citizen of any nationality, race, religion, or ethnic origin who states unequivocally "There is no racism or prejudice in me or my community", and I'll show you somebody who belongs in a strait jacket. Or at least under the loving care of Nurse Ratchett in the 'Cuckoo's Nest'!
Tell you what Pilgrims -- forgetting the other other nuances of prejudice, I'll agree that racism, white on black or black on white has been left behind when I see ads in the newspapers and on TV advertising mattress sales on MLK Day and using his image. When I drive down the street and see someone dressed like Reverend King holding up a Sale Sign and waving at traffic going by.
Whoa there dudes, before you get all red faced, I see them dressed like Ole Abe, or George on Presidents Day all the time, I see Lady Liberty holding up her torch in front of every strip center I pass, so why not MLK Day sales.
You know the answer of course, the companies are afraid to run such advertisements because of the backlash they might suffer. They would be accused of demeaning the sacred image of this great man. They would be threatened with boycotts, vandalism and worse.
But, ...... in a truly non-racist environment --- would such things occur? I think not!!
So, the next time you hear one of these Sunday morning talk show guest race baiters, and we all know who they are -- Attorney General Holder is just the latest -- as you listen to them, ask yourself, 'Would this guy give a thumbs-up to a January White Sale on the 3rd Monday of each January?"
If your answer is 'Hell No', change the channel and watch something worth while or at least - honest !!!
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