Somewhat personal

sue-fl · 2005-12-10, 10:11 AM

Wow Chop very interesting post. Funny I have never looked down on anyone just because they are from Mississippi. I was raised by a Mom who had no tolerence for racism against anyone. So was taught from a very young age that judging people by there race, how they dress, where they live etc. in wrong. Guess I was a lucky child.

From watching about Katrina I could easily see that your area is filled with people who want to help others often before themselves. We need a lot more places like that. I don't know you that well but your posts have proven you are a fine man with a great compasion for your fellow man.

I live with racism everyday also though. We adopted our son when he was 7 days old who happens to be black. The looks the stares the comments are there all the time. Some of the things people say or ask me I just look at them and say WTF are you talking about.

It's a crazy world out there, and racism and judging people before you get to know them will always be around. I think Moms like mine, and the way I'm raising my own kids is the answer or at least I used to think it was. People out there walking around with blinders on are missing out on a lot I feel sorry for them.

2005-12-10, 10:11 AM	#10
sue-fl You can now put whatever you want in this space :) Join Date: May 2005 Location: Florida Posts: 2,837	Wow Chop very interesting post. Funny I have never looked down on anyone just because they are from Mississippi. I was raised by a Mom who had no tolerence for racism against anyone. So was taught from a very young age that judging people by there race, how they dress, where they live etc. in wrong. Guess I was a lucky child. From watching about Katrina I could easily see that your area is filled with people who want to help others often before themselves. We need a lot more places like that. I don't know you that well but your posts have proven you are a fine man with a great compasion for your fellow man. I live with racism everyday also though. We adopted our son when he was 7 days old who happens to be black. The looks the stares the comments are there all the time. Some of the things people say or ask me I just look at them and say WTF are you talking about. It's a crazy world out there, and racism and judging people before you get to know them will always be around. I think Moms like mine, and the way I'm raising my own kids is the answer or at least I used to think it was. People out there walking around with blinders on are missing out on a lot I feel sorry for them.