Let's Talk About Racism: How Does It Function?

One of the most critical issues within U.S. society, which nearly everyone agrees exists, is individual and institutionalized racism, which are inseparable from each other --- but we rarely talk openly, especially across racial lines, regarding the perpetuation and functionality of racism. Lets talk.

From: Carol Lansing
To: Howard Eagle
Sent: Friday, August 05, 2005 12:43 PM
Subject:
RE: Fw: CORRUPT JOURNALISTIC PRACTICES

"If I accused the Democrat and Chronicle, and other, white dominated and controlled media of individual and institutionalized racism, and perpetuating racial divisiveness ---would I be wrong?"

Yup, you could be wrong. It's entirely possible that you aren't as right as you think you are. I might not be as right as I think I am. Imperfection sucks. Whatever it is that you believe, Howard, you believe it with all you heart. But your incorrigible hatred, for all that is not in total agreement with you, overpowers any good that you're trying to accomplish (if, in fact, you're trying to accomplish some good). I didn't "reply all" because I figured you'd forward this to everyone with a three-page response. Knock yerself out.

Carol, You are correct regarding your hypothetical idea that I "could be wrong" relative to the Democrat and Chronicle, and other white dominated and controlled media being guilty of individual and institutionalized racism, and perpetuating racial divisiveness. I acknowledge your hypothetical argument, but the fact is that I am not wrong, especially as it relates to institutionalized racism. If you weren't so blinded by your own ignorance and racism --- you wouldn't dare have the unmitigated gall to argue about this well established fact. Also, if you weren't so blind and ignorant, and if your mind was the least bit open --- I would take the time and energy to teach you. This concrete issue and reality doesn't have anything to do with "imperfection." Instead, it is about knowledge and understanding.

I am issuing an open challenge to you --- to provide one, single, iota of proof regarding your slanderous charge concerning my so-called "incorrigible hatred." Additionally, I am absolutely, unequivocally, certain that my definition of "good" is as different from yours --- as God's definition of "good" is from that of the devil's. I am not going to bother with forwarding your shallow, baseless rhetoric "to everyone." However, I am going to send it to some people whom I believe know you.

Perhaps someone among them can find the time to teach you about the substance of something that you are full of, but know little about, i.e. RACISM. I welcome all comments. In fact, the more --- the merrier.