Racism In America

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If someone asked you what it would be like to live in a

perfect world, how would you reply? Many people might say

something like, “A place without and arguments or fighting.”

Others might say “A place where there is not pollution.” But,

has anyone one ever thought to say, “A place without racism.”?

For some Americans, racism has never even crossed their

minds. For others, it is something they have to live with

everyday. In some societies in America, racism isn’t even a

factor, all citizens of the community get along. But, in other

societies, racism is a case that could be life threatening.

Racism, in definition, is “the belief that humanity is

divided into stratified genetically different socks called races;

according to it’s adherent’s racial differences make one group

superior to another.” (Ethics; Walker, Randolph Meade, 722)

If you are a racist, you believe in racism. Racists will often

claim that members of their own race or minority are

“mentally, physically, morally and/or culturally superior to

those of other races.” (The World Book Encyclopedia;

Pettigrew, Thomas F., 62) For these reasons, many racists

think they deserve special rights or privileges.

The Bill of Rights was written a little under 200 years

ago, yet controlling racism in America is still a task no one can

seem to over take. In South Carolina, a Confederate flag still

waves high over the capitol for everyone to see. Is the kind of

example we want to set for the youth of America?

To people in Europe, Asia, and on other continents,

America is a wonderful place to live. It has been said to be “one

of the greatest nations on earth.” (Nova; Marshall,

Christopher) Yet, our struggle to regulate all of our citizens is

a revolutionary war that has yet to and probably will never be

won.

Slavery is said to be one of the greatest racial tragedies to

ever happen in America. Upon the entrance of this new

millenium, slavery and racism is still practiced in America.

White Americans have their forefathers to blame for the

hatred and anger they have in their hearts concerning races

different from theirs. What is said to be “the God-given right to

equality and ultimate freedom” (Nova; Marshall, Christopher)

has been crushed for many, by the uncited ignorance of my

‘finely’ educated people. Racists often need someone to blame

for the wrong-doings, hatred and stupidity in America. Who

better to blame than someone with skin of a different color?

Racism is just another form of prejudice. If a person or

group of people acts or dresses differently, these people may

get distrusted or disowned. Many people do not recognize the

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