Wow, what a brave admission.

I share your sentiment, by the way. Hurricane Katrina really hammered it home.

The fact that many people honestly believe that relief was withheld because victims were primarily black is too ridiculous to contemplate.

I am not proud of our nation's slaveholding past, and for all I know there are indeed pockets of our country that still today practice overt racism.

However, we need to deal with problems that can be solved now. The time for apologies is over. The time to take responsibility is on hand. Single motherhood has to stop (all races). Not taking advantage of free education has to stop. Decades worth of feel-good social programs haven't worked.

I don't give a rip what color you are. I do care if you're a dumbass.

Outstanding! I'm posting this over at my site sometime today, don't know when but I'm plugging this one for you!

If you haven't heard of Bob Parks, read him.

Also, I do point SOME blame on the MSM for their "ways" of reporting the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina. Shameful is what it is.

Absolutely Carol, all of the lies from just the Superdome are overwhelming. My heart ached for the people staying there and the fear they must have felt with all of the murders, rapes and acts of violence occuring around them. Well, it was all lies.

Jesse Jackson and others like him need the black community to continue believing that there is a race problem, and that republicans don't care about them. If there were no racism, and everyone suddenly forgot about black and white, Jesse wouldn't have a job.

Stacy:

I totally agree. I have many thoughts about this issue, because I am in the unique position of having an adopted biracial daughter who is now 14 and very, very aware of current events. Believe me, we have had many lively discussions about this issue within our family.

Let me get back with you in the next day or two about additional thoughts I have about your post. There was just so much you put in there, and I want to ponder it for awhile.

Thanks!

I look forward to your comments Valerie. I just went to another one of my reader's page and found a piece he did about Derek Jeter. Derek Jeter is bi-racial but has been criticized by the black community for dating white women. I need to link it.

Excellent post, Stacy. I can see you put a lot of thought into the ramifications.

I just think that you all should know that now ALL black people are bad. Not ALL black men are in jail, not ALL black men are not good fathers to their children. Not all black people think that the problems in New Orleans were because of the black people involved. This really offended me. I am a white woman, but married to a black man, and I just think it is sad that you all seem to be assuming that ALL black people are living in the getto raising their kids while their men are in prison. Yes, A LOT of blacks are exactly as you protrayed, but NOT ALL. My husband for one is a GREAT Dad to his kids. They are not mine, he was married one other time, like a lot of WHITE people have been, and he would do anything for his kids. He works EXTREMELY hard, harder than my ex WHITE husband ever has. I am offended that so many of you can feel ok with judging an ENTIRE race like that. So, just because there are a lot of KKK members, we all are KKK supports? Because a lot of whites support an ass like Bush we all like Bush? Because a lot of white men mentally and physically abuse there loved ones, we all do? Because a lot of white men and women cheat on their loved ones, we all do? That is just not fair to judge like that. EVERY PERSON NEEDS TO BE JUDGED FOR WHO THEY ARE NOT THEIR COLOR, RELIGION, SEXUAL PREFERANCE, AGE, GENDER OR ANYTHING OF THE SORT. Sorry Stacy, you just lost a loyal reader. You are not racist, but you are prejudice of non-whites.

Nettie correct your spelling. You said stuff you did not mean to.

Stacy, you know damn good and well that sorry ass comes in all colors. Get out of the house and quit watching the news. The MSM is racist and they want to evoke these feelings from you. Yes I said the MSM is racist. Skin color is always the first thing they notice. It is always what they point out.

I was having lunch with a coworker last night who was feeling the same way. Only it was twice as tough for him because he is black. I told him the same thing about turning off the TV. I also informed him that the atrocious behavior in the superdome never really happened. That was the first he had heard about this being merely media hysteria.
6 people died in the superdome: one suicide, one overdose, and 4 of natural causes. There were no reported rapes or murders. It was all media race baiting.

Well said bigwhite hat!

Wow, very brave.
Pointing out the dysfunctional and degenerating thinking and rhetoric of the "black community" will win you few friends. Doesn't matter if it's true.

Of course you knew you would be called a racist by a white liberal, and you were. You will not be debated on the merits of your argument. Your intent will be divined, and you will be attacked for your racism. All white people are racist, we've been told repeatedly over the last few weeks. The fact that this reinforces your argument is interesting, and of course the irony will be lost on your critics.

The last thing I am is racist, I'm married to a Mexican/Apache Indian man for heaven's sake!!!

I don't necessarily pay attention to the MSM, I know that they are not a credible source. But when I hear a poll that states nearly 3/4 of the black population believes that 'George Bush hates black people', yea, that's gonna ruffle my feathers.

Two of the greatest people in my opinion that ever existed were Dr. King and Sojourner Truth. I can't read anything said by either of them without getting goose bumps.

I never said ALL black men were in prison, but percentage wise, it's heartbreaking. You can't deny the numbers, they are factual.

I know black people and they are all wonderful, family oriented individuals. But when you look at overall statistics, the black populace is falling to pieces and it's the liberal black leaders propogating it.

I never judge upon race, but the black leaders and the MSM do.

True story: Both of my parents were raised in the south. They were brought up in an era where segregation existed. They did all they could to raise us to not see skin color. When I first brought home my boyfriend (husband), afterwards my dad pulled me aside and said "I'm so happy that the racism thing never rubbed off on you. You have just made me so happy". I remember thinking 'what are you talking about'? It was just my boyfried, my beautiful dark skinned boyfriend.

How dare anyone judge me as a racist; this post was more than obvious the exact opposite. My heart breaks for black America, as should everyone's.

BWH-you make an excellent point:

Media Race Baiting, couldn't have stated it better myself. Tell your friend my heart goes out to him.

And . . .when my husband hears of the things that happen on the reservations or the native Americans that supported Ward Churchill, he becomes outraged. He was ashamed and embarrassed of what 'his' people were doing with the Churchill thing.

And for those of you who do know my last name, that was a name taken on by my FIL. His bio dad died when he was young and he took on the name of his stepfather to keep from being discriminated against because he is very ethnic looking. Our last name is suppose to be Lucero. I have never been attracted to white men, it has always been the dark-skinned ones.

So if you choose to attack me, remember those items.

We're taught to be over-sensitive to such things; expected not to be able to freely criticise some people's actions based on skin.

Stacy, if this is what's been simmering on the burner while you've debated continuing the blog, I feel for you. It is frustrating, the moreso because to try to put it into words leaves to all sorts of hissing from the very people who've been snookered into this race-baiting conspiracist bilge.

Stacy, right on, sister. Right on.

Holy Shit. I couldn't have said it better myself. That is what we see. Another thing you can put in their is the whole "What are you going to do for me?" attitude that plagues the Black community.

Great write up sweetie. This is why None of us, want you leaving the Blog-world.

RR

Stacy:
Okay, I am done pondering.

I am one of those people who put their money where their mouth is. If I believe in something, I do something about it to promote it. I, too, believe in equality for all, and detest racism and prejudice. So, when the opportunity came for my husband and I to adopt a biracial infant, we decided to do so because she needed a home, and we honestly feel that it was God's will. We kneew there would be times when problems would arise, but we were ready to take on the challenge.

I lost a friendship as a result of this decision. She was a wonderful friend who happened to be black. She didn't think it was "appropriate" for us to adopt a biracial baby because she felt we couldn't provide our daughter with the "culture" she needed. I asked my friend if she'd be willing to help me with that - and her response was to terminate the friendship. So, rather than be supportive and teach me things about the Black culture, and rather than ACCEPT the fact that my daughter was also half Caucasian who also needed exposure to her other culture, this woman spoke volumes about HER prejudice towards me and my culture by cutting all ties. Also, if by chance this adoption had been through an agency, there would have been no way we would have been allowed to adopt a biracial child because there is an "understanding" among those professionals (black and white) that white people can't properly raise a biracial or black child. HMMM - doesn't that sound a bit preducial???

My daughter was never taught to interpret events which have happened to her as prejudice. I never wanted to put that poison in her mind - i.e. that other people were judging her on the color of her skin. I believe if you interpret everything that happens to you as a direct result of racism or prejudice, then you will ALWAYS HAVE THE VICTIM-MENTALITY MINDSET. That kind of framework will get you NOWHERE. It erodes a person's view of the their society, and causes deep divisions within their society. Over the past couple of years, when there was obvious racial overtones to the treatment my daughter was receiving at her school, we have had several discussions about this very topic. I explained to her that some racism is based on ignorance, some is based on fear, and finally, some is based on hate. She will have to decide her response when faced with racism based on what the other person is motivated by. But, she CANNOT assume that the other person is racist because of the color of their skin, because that is totallly unfair and prejudicial.

One of the people I admire the most is Condi Rice. I have raised her up to be a true role model for BOTH of my daughters. But, you will notice how a lot of members of the black community talk about Condi. Not in admiration and awe for her brains, talents, faith, or beauty. But in derision because she just so happens to work for a president who has placed women and minorities in positions of power more frequently than ANY other president before him.

Obviously, this is a subject which stirs me up, just like it has you. I have mentioned this topic on my blog frequently - and I have started a series named "Racism Still Exists" wherein I will describe what has happened to my younger daughter. I thank you for your honesty and courage to tackle this subject as well. I noticed that the person above "K" was not brave enough to leave information as to where she can be contacted - so I seriously doubt that she is indeed "real". Rather, she attacked you personlly without knowing where you are coming from on this topic.

Sorry this is so long. Take Care!

The third day after Hurricane Katrina hit I was watching the stories come out of the Superdome and sent an e-mail to a blogger friend expressing concern that they would hinder fundraising for those affected.

These stories portrayed "animals" not worthy of help. Rape, murder, cannibalism. We discussed the "thin veneer" that makes for a civilized world.

Now we learn the majority of the stories were fabricated by the people on the ground. Why can't help but wonder what kind of mentality would go to those extremes (lies) in an attempt to garner hand-outs.

Yet whites are not permitted a voice. Whites with honest hearts who don't want to see black Americans....any Americans...suffer. There has long been a conspiracy to keep these people dependent as a source of political power to the very ones who scream the loudest for money and justice.

Going back to LBJ and Operation Bootstrap this country has attempted to lift these folks up and yet they remain in the same place.

Pouring money has not helped. What is needed here is a major 'ATTITUDE ADJUSTMENT'.

Your post was courageous . . ask Bill Cosby about the hate generated by THE TRUTH.

You got guts girl.

What's ironic is that today, what's viewed as racism has nothing to do with race. It's about attitudes and behaviors.

Any group, no matter what their skin color, that disparages education as "selling out", abandons their children, has more people in jail than in college, and lays the blame for all of their problems on another group based on nothing but their skin color, will never have anything but my disgust and contempt.

And that has nothing to do with their race.

You may as well say these things if it's what you believe, because most blacks think you're racist no matter what you believe, just because you're white. Isn't that kind of the definition of racism?

Gutsy post, my friend.
What you have hinted at here is the most despicable form of racism in this country: The racism of non-existent expectations practiced daily by the left. The message they have sent is that blacks can't do anything without them. What this has created is an atmosphere where the things that people like Dr. King, Rosa Parks, the Browns in Topeka, and so on fought for so valiantly -- often at a tremendous cost -- matter not. There is a great deal of disgust among the "older heads" who were denied a decent schooling because of their skin color at the attitudes of today. They see that those attitudes are far more harmful to their community than any words the KKK or its allies might speak. At least the KKK is up front about its hatred. The left's "diversity" is such a sham that it's pathetic.
/rant off
Take care.