I think its generally a bad idea to call somebody a racist.
If they are indeed racists, their own words will inform the rest of us of that fact.
I mean why point out what is obvious to (in far too many cases) everybody but them?
Here's the thing I know about a whole lot of us who are still somewhat racist.
(and I know this because I was like this)
Most of us cannot see the racism in ourselves.
We do not think of ourselves as racists BECAUSE We do not automatically hate the other.
Obviously in cases where people admit their racism, well that's entire a different kettle of jackboots.
But I know that I used to be racist much like many of you (who do feel like you are remotely racists) are today.
It takes being able to empathize to even begin to see that what you believe to be truth may not be true for others.
If they are indeed racists, their own words will inform the rest of us of that fact.
I mean why point out what is obvious to (in far too many cases) everybody but them?
Here's the thing I know about a whole lot of us who are still somewhat racist.
(and I know this because I was like this)
Most of us cannot see the racism in ourselves.
We do not think of ourselves as racists BECAUSE We do not automatically hate the other.
Obviously in cases where people admit their racism, well that's entire a different kettle of jackboots.
But I know that I used to be racist much like many of you (who do feel like you are remotely racists) are today.
It takes being able to empathize to even begin to see that what you believe to be truth may not be true for others.