Racism

[elsaf]

I think the recent racism kerfuffle on my FL is dying down now. But, as the waters calm, I feel the need to illuminate a single concept

Comments

[gordon92151]

Excellent posting.

[denny_dc]

I'm glad you're on my friends list. This was well-stated. I don't know anything about the kerfuffle, but your post should be required reading, period.

[hergrace]

Well-stated as always.

During the recent unpleasantness (economic and war-related, I couldn't help but be reminded of the reactions of late 19th century Americans of various classes against the immigrant invasion of the time (Chinese, Irish, Scandinavian among others). It's frighteningly mirrored in the reactions these days to Mexicans, and other Spanish-speaking immigrants (legal and otherwise).

Sadly, some things never change. And people always seem eager to take the easy way (blame) than to work to make things better for everyone.