Actually, thinking about it, I'm ok with how I handled it.....Yup.
But, that doesn't negate the fact that there was a much bigger issue here. A lack of communication. One or two conversations could've rendered what happened last week to a non-event. But because not talking in an attempt to avoid confrontation seems like the easiest option, things got out of hand and friendships were lost. And that's sad. But also necessary. After all, you don't want to go too long with the wrong type people in your life, right?
White people. I know for a FACT that not all of you are racist. I know that many of you live in perfect harmony with people of all colors, creeds, and Twilight character preference. And I also know that many of you are just as disgusted by the recent events of the world. But there is something that I, and every other person of color needs you to understand. Accepting racism is UNACCEPTABLE.
If you have a friend, acquaintance, coworker, or whatever who fundamentally believes the color of someones skin makes them less of a human being, you have an obligation to your own species to show that person that they are wrong. Simply accepting this as a quirk of their personality, like listening to Nickelback, is NOT OK. You accepting this behavior is further ingraining the idea that this type of behavior is acceptable. IT IS NOT! By not being part of the solution, you are, in fact, being part of the problem.
In case you didn't know, communication is vital in life. Regardless of whether or not you actually like to communicate with other people, and believe me I often hate it, you just can't go without it. And too often do people go without saying the things they should. So just say it. Open your mouth and say it. It's really that simple. And in that spirit:
To Whom It May Concern,
I really like you. You make my life more than alright.
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