Land of the Free (if you're white)

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To my brothers and sisters with different skin colors:
I'm sorry.

I'm sorry that when I walk out the door,
I'm not afraid I'll be shot
because of my skin.

I'm sorry that when you comply to their orders,
they say you screamed
and kicked
and fought.

I'm sorry that police cars slow down
when they pass you on the streets.

I'm sorry that I was born with privilege.
I'm sorry that I take it for granted.
I'm sorry that you have to fight so hard.

I'm sorry that you're profiled.
I'm sorry that I'm not.
I'm sorry that a water gun
constitutes as "a weapon" in their eyes
just so they can take you in.

But most of all, I'm sorry
that the amount of melanin you posses
means you get less freedom
in this "land of the free."
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friendofvampires's avatar
racism is pretty stupid. the logic process is prehistoric and moronic: If it's not like "US" it must be "BAD"
People can't really advance until we look at the PERSON not the BODY. how can we have meaningful advancements if the mechanics can's get along? the scientists? the distributing company? there are two outcomes, we actually learn to mix and mingle, or we all fucking die, because tiny pockets of "true ____" around the world at war with each other would probably kill everyone, and even if a group comes out on top, no genetic diversity and they all die in 200 years.

(Angry White Dude out: PEACE!)