Thats probably because you are white and never have to deal with racism
A, what you call racism I characterize as prejudice based on fear...fear of this depressed young man before he saw the light and decided to become a responsible American citizen, as opposed to the American terrorist he states he was during his younger days.
Peace.
I agree racism is based on fear but its not fear of depressed young men. Its fear of Black men being able to have the same opportunities that whites have. Racism is a system by which one race owns the opportunities and the institutions that provide those opportunities. They use this position to their betterment while also making sure its to the detriment of a perceived inferior race. This is evident in the laws passed by this country since its foundation. This depressed description is just the latest in a long line of rational by whites. Its ridiculous to assume that whites are not afraid of a Black "responsible American citizen". We know this because when Blacks built thriving communities such as Black Wall Street whites destroyed them.
The other morning at about 10:30 my doorbell rang. There stood a huge African American man with a friendly smile advising me he's here to read my meter.
About 4PM I head to the market, three check-out lines are open, one manned by a young woman of African descent.
Head over to Home Depot, needing to replace a hose on the washing machine. A polite young man of African descent tells me right where the part is located on the aisle, I'm in and out in less than ten minutes.
Last stop at Auto Zone for a new headlight bulb. A young African dude working the counter alone, trying to take care of three customers at once, getting the job done.
Seems many of my neighbors of African descent are pursuing their vision of happiness, not unlike many or most of my neighbors.
While some Americans continue to embrace their belief that racism is widespread in America and preventing them from fully experiencing the American dream, I get the impression the average working Americans of African descent just want to peacefully live their lives like everyone else who goes to work to provide for themselves and their families.
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Peace.