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The bitter pill of hatred
Posted: October 25, 2005
1:00 a.m. Eastern

© 2005 WorldNetDaily.com

Hatred is a bitter pill to swallow; especially for the people afflicted by it. More often than not, hatred is the confluence of fear, lies and ignorance into a synchronistic amalgamation of flawed reasoning that cannot withstand critical analysis, but is embraced by those predisposed to it in order to justify their insipid existence.

Nowhere is there a more representative example of this than those espousing emancipation for those who are enslaved only by ignorance and lack of preparation. Which brings me to my point: It is oft times easier to hate than to initiate growth. Hatred becomes both a cloak to conceal fear and a robe to justify failure.

Slavery ended over 140-plus years ago. Jim Crow and forced segregation ended 40-plus years ago, except for the self-imposed segregation of today's black students on college campuses.

To acknowledge that there is nothing blacks cannot do that any other person can would be to acknowledge the civil-rights battle as defined decades ago is over and that we have indeed overcome.

It is laughably nauseating to hear Will Smith, Spike Lee and Jesse Jackson ? all of whom live and travel commensurate with the top 1 percent of wealth in the world ? tell how the white man is holding blacks back. Allowing none of these three are card-carrying members of Mensa International, why were they capable, while arguing that others are not?

If a white family is denied the purchasing of a particular home, is it because they are white or because they do not qualify due to credit or financing issues? If a white group is unable to effect an agreement for the purchase of a pro-sports franchise, is it because they are white or because there are other mitigating circumstances? If a white woman is unable to obtain a new car loan, is it because she is white and a woman or because there are other issues? For each of the aforementioned questions, the answer would be that there were other issues. Why then would each of the aforementioned refusals be race based if referencing a black person?

We have heard racism was responsible for the slow response to Katrina in New Orleans ? what was the reason for a truly slow response in the aftermath of hurricanes in North and South Carolina and Florida? If racism was responsible for death of blacks in New Orleans, what was responsible for the deaths of whites in Mississippi and Alabama? What was responsible for the deaths of white people in New Orleans ... or perhaps they were warned ahead of time and got out? (Sarcasm intended.)

There are more so-called poor who are white than black. There are more white students denied acceptance to the school of their choice than blacks. More white coaches are turned away and more whites are denied loans ad nauseum than blacks. Why is it mitigating circumstances for them and racism for blacks?

The osmotic transience of this pestiferous rational is rife among those today who would rather assign blame for their circumstances than take responsibility for same. Life is about choices. It is also, believe it or not ? like it or not ? about breaks and determination without guarantees.

Ignorance is a major stumbling block even for those of presumed intelligence pursuant to issues of race. None are served by attributing that which was corrected more than a century ago to the poor choices of someone else today.

It is not a revising of history ? nor a wink and a nod to slavery as being a good thing ? but suffice it to say every nation on Earth at some point in their history participated in slavery, including Africa and Africans. Where is the wringing of hands and wails of foul pursuant to Africa's complicity in slavery? Is it because there is nothing to be gained by trying to shame Africa? Is it only white guilt that matters?

At some point in the history of the world, people of every race known were slaves on some level. The lineage of Christ was protected through ? and arguably at times because of ? slavery. I am not singing the praises of slavery as a thing to be desired. I am however saying it happened ? it is over. I was never a slave, none of my friends were slaves ? praise God for His matchless grace. It is an utter contempt for modernity to view it any other way ? not to mention contempt for triumph over suffering.

For those wishing to wallow in misery and despair, while longing for that which was long ago granted by the Constitution, please do so in silence. Some of us are studying in this library called life and we find your insobriety annoying.

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The counter argument:

1) Racism still exists and we live in a white-privileged society. 'Nuff said.

2) Yes, there are more poor whites than Blacks, but that is ONLY because there are MORE white people than Blacks in this country. He's not dealing with PERCENTAGES, he's dealing with NUMBERS. It's an old trick, but unfortunately it still works.

3) Blacks have NO history of enslaving whites. Extremely right-wing conservatives continue to ignore this important fact. So yes, it is "mitigating circumstances" that are the reasons for whites not getting loans or being unable to purchase homes.

4) Our past makes us who we are today. If you feel that Blacks should "get over" racism than the same argument should apply across the board. In other words, Native Americans should "get over" literal genocide. Jews should "get over" the Holocaust. Women should "get over" sexism, sexual assault and rape. Children should "get over" sexual molestation and family dysfunction. Etc.

5) The effects of affirmative action, quotas and even Black prejudice towards whites hasn't come close to having an effect and whites as white racism has had an effect on Blacks.

6) Most blacks don't blame the "white race" for their problems. This is a fact. The fact that our governemnt, politicians, leaders, teachers, doctors, etc. happen to BE white doesn't equate to hatred for whites when they are criticized in general or criticized for failure to do thier jobs. To equate the liberal or "militant, anti-white" Black crowd with the feelings of all Blacks is again ignorant. Most Blacks just want a fair shake.

7) White men, who make up more than 40% of this country's population hold more than 90& of managerial jobs in this country. How exactly are white men suffering? White men have been EVERY president, they represent 90% of our politicians, judges and our banks. White men represent 95% of the Fortune 500 list. The Top 1 percent of the rich that he mentions is 90% white men. Please show me how white men are suddenly suffering in this country!

8) Massey and other extreme right-wing conservatives like Michelle Malkin are being paid by rich white men to make the points they make. Do your research.

9) For all his ills, Bill Clinton, a former President and white man, was LOVED by most Black people. Where was the "bitter pill" all these Blacks have for whites when Clinton was in office?

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bump for discussion. Which side do you agree with?

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NickPapageorgio

Uninstall...

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WayneBrady

Slavery Rulz

latinasojourn

in the timeline of the human experience the "slavery" of blacks by "white" men is a relatively recent event.

it is true that slavery is morally repugnant, but i doubt the BMW driving "africa american" would prefer living in a tent and tending sheep in west africa like his distant relatives are doing today.

go back far enough and every one of us has had genetic relatives "enslaved" by others.

folks need to get over it, move forward, and be responsible for their own lives---not blame history for being a fuckup.

in america public libraries are free, you can educate yourself if you have the desire, and you don't really need afirmative action to get your act together.