Comments on: Talking about racism: picking scabs or reviving the American dream?

By: chiarasottile

chiarasottile — Sat, 23 Jan 2010 07:32:54 +0000

I think we already have that scar, it’s all the injustice that brings people of color down everyday. That scar is that about which I am writing: racism in action.

Big ups to Momma Dias, indeed, and to you, faithful CP reader.

By: Lord Balls

Lord Balls — Thu, 21 Jan 2010 20:24:27 +0000

Do you ever sometimes get the feeling that maybe a deep scar on the face of the US is needed as a constant reminder of what was done. Is the consequences of past grievances ever going to heal? Perhaps not. Not if people refuse to confront history and attempt reparations.

What I find shocking is that after realising what has happened in the past is wrong, similar afflictions continue today… worldwide.

Without the ability to police everyone on the planet 24/7 the only solution I can see to abolish this issue IS to vocalise it loud and clear… together.

Big up to momma Dias too.

By: Jenifer Mathieu

Jenifer Mathieu — Sun, 17 Jan 2010 15:37:14 +0000

“sorely” was used to be a wry comment on the use of “picking scabs” as a analogy in your blog on racism….
Jenifer

By: chiarasottile

chiarasottile — Sun, 17 Jan 2010 05:20:21 +0000

I hope he accepts the challenge.

By: chiarasottile

chiarasottile — Sun, 17 Jan 2010 05:19:56 +0000

Thank you for your support, Jenifer. Sorely needed as a point of discussion or because I’ve been neglecting my blog?

By: chiarasottile

chiarasottile — Sun, 17 Jan 2010 05:18:58 +0000

I think you need to re-examine how you’re defining “racism.” While the deaths of any group of people is tragic, racism isn’t just one group of people being mean to another. It’s embedded in how our institutions work; it’s systematic, which means it is inflicted by the people in society who systematically and institutionally have power. If you look at wealth disparities, health disparities, and educational disparities in the United States, you won’t find that it’s the illegal immigrants who have the power.

Furthermore, it would be more convincing if you defended that argument with a source.

By: Robette

Robette — Sun, 17 Jan 2010 03:21:51 +0000

Thank you for spreading the word about my conversation with Janis Pryor. We’re still waiting (hoping) for Jeff Jacoby to accept our offer to have a productive conversation about race and racism in the United States. Your blog is evidence that it is possible!

By: Jenifer Mathieu

Jenifer Mathieu — Sat, 16 Jan 2010 23:09:44 +0000

excellent comment and “sorely” needed!

By: themadjewess

themadjewess — Sat, 16 Jan 2010 23:08:53 +0000

The sad truth is that whites are the ones with the racism directed AT them.
Over 30,000 Dead Americans, most white, on the borders of America from illegals.