Pretty deep analogies

Sad that racism rears its ugly head in so many faces that you can’t tell who are wearing masks.

And if you understood that, you’re better than me. It just sounded good.

When I use “fine” I use it as in “Okay, fine.” —- I don’t really like where this decision is going but I’m okay that we go to the beach (your choice) instead of the mountains (my choice). ie. I can live with it. I don’t have to like it. The bottom line is, our getting along is more important than my preference. I don’t think there is any hypocrisy there.
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OK, a lot of food for thought. So your definition of “fine” is not acceptance, which is what I would think it means. I guess you feel you can be fine with something but still condemn it. Sounds a bit hypocritical.

I think we are talking in degrees here. It’s fine with me that people are different. Some say potatoe and some say potato. Some are Jewish, some are Islamic. Some are gay some are not. They are all human beings. They’re fine with me. I accept them as human beings. That’s what I meant.

Raoul

“They may have different religious and political ideologies, different sexual preferences, but that’s fine with me.”

Good choice bro! Let it go.
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Great story Rick.

I just got a feedback from someone else who insisted I was still a racist. I pondered and figured it wasn’t worth my effort to defend or to put him in his place. Why create enemies?

TGIF! Enjoy the weekend.

I enjoyed your views on being called a racist. That word “racist” seems to flow quickly off the tongue of so many which is a shame.

About 8 to 10 years ago, I had a student call me a racist. The first and only time I’ve ever heard that from a student. Since it was in front of the class, I questioned him why he felt that way. It came down to the fact that he was unable to make up an assignment due to being truant to class on a given day. I calmly reminded him that that is my policy to encourage students to attend class daily, and if absent to make sure it is not recorded as truant, which is our attendance office considering the student ditching school. I also reminded him and the entire class that we discussed this in detail on day 1 of the school year and can be found on the copy of my course syllabus that I provided each student with. I could tell he was still irritated that I shut him down in front of the whole class, and his hopes of embarrassing me or his hopes of my giving in to prove I’m not a racist. I then casually mentioned to this student of Asian race that called me a racist, that I want to share something with him. I walked towards him and opened my wallet. I showed him a photo in my wallet and explained to him that the Asian woman in the photo is my wife. The entire class started laughing with the exception of that one student. It was a wonderful teaching memory for me, and hopefully a learning moment for a few others.

Thanks bro for sharing your talents and your thoughts on a weekly basis. Have a great weekend and my best to you and family.

Rick

treating everyone as we would be treated and enjoy the Blessings of all Races and Cultures

we enjoy and celebrate in everyday life. As they mentioned in the Lion King, Akina Mirada. Or something

like that. Thanks for your positive views and making us Smile.

Tom

Blessing,

Brother Chuck