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In reply to the discussion: When you see unexpected racism... [View all]Behind the Aegis
(53,959 posts)43. Sounds like something off of "What Would You Do?".
I don't know if you are familiar with the show (it's on ABC on Friday nights), but this sounds similar to scenarios they have put forth. Understand I am not saying this didn't happen, I just read it and immediately thought of the show. I am sure many watch the show and think "this doesn't really happen", but, in fact, it happens way too often. It is reassuring to hear about people, like your father, who take a stand against bigotry, because as often as there is bigotry, it is always nice to know there are those who stand up and say "NO! Not on my watch!".
I am glad you shared your story, because it demonstrates we still have a long way to go, but there are those out there ready to usher in a new era of understanding for all peoples.
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i hope they kicked out that racist woman. she should not be allowed to shop there.
trueblue2007
Aug 2016
#4
Your dad sounds like a wonderful person. And he understands that we ALL would benefit from
pnwmom
Aug 2016
#5
I am a white woman and this one black woman friend has several times said derogatory things about
Maraya1969
Aug 2016
#7
Yes, he normalizes the mindset and the M$M doesn't treat it with the level vitriol it deserves...
uponit7771
Aug 2016
#34
The people who spoke up and out, including your father, are true American heroes.
Liberal_Stalwart71
Aug 2016
#15
Thank you for this post. Your father is a great man, and I expect you will follow in his footsteps.
brush
Aug 2016
#20
I can relate to your father. Once anther customer ahead of me at a grocery store
Enoki33
Aug 2016
#30
Amen, we're all human ... I pray the woman notices her mindset is not the norm
uponit7771
Aug 2016
#32