In light of Bill Bennet's words I would like to say as a Texan I am racist. I'm not a shamed to admit that I'm a racist because if I denied it then I wouldn't be able to fight it. As a white person I sometimes don't look at what black people go through. I see only what is in front of me and not around me.
Let's first remember that I am TransGendered and this is another area where I sometimes tend to get racist cause of my own struggle. I see African Americans fighting for their own civil rights, but not understanding the pain my community is going through. It sometimes makes me feel they don't value civil rights as we all should. I know this is a racist statement and I will fight my feelings tooth and nail because of it.
Another thing to remember is I have been in a relationship with a African American. It was when I was a teenager, but I still remember the reaction my dad had when he walked up and saw us hugging. It was a friendship that had turned into a relationship through work. My dad isn't as racist as his father was but I could tell he didn't like it.
My Uncles and Aunts live in the country where they didn't have as many African Americans in their community. They were very racists and I'll stand up to them and tell them they are wrong. My mother who claims she isn't racists made a comment once when more African Americans and other races were moving into our community. My little brother and I stood up against her telling her it was wrong.
Now why am I writing this dairy? Because I think it is important for us to remember we all contain hate inside us no matter what race we are. It is fighting this hate that makes America a better place to live. I don't care what race you are because to me we are one race and that is the Human race. If Racism and hate is to die on all levels we must learn to understand each other. You can call me a hippie for these statements but I think it's time for peace. End the war and hate.