First of all, it's interesting and funny to watch you guys fight over who has more racists the US or Canada. I've been to Canada a few times, but only to civilized places line Montreal and Toronto and I must say that I have never experienced the kind of racism that Afro Ams have to deal with in the US. Stuff like people locking their car doors when you walk by, or following you around in a store like you are going to steal something, or going out of the way to provide as service to a white person, when you were there first. I don't see that kind of stuff in Canada and I got nothin' but love for Canadiens.

The point here, and I have made this point in other posts is that THE WHOLE WORLD IS WATCHING US. This is our test. Are we all ready to rise above this shit and come together as a people? I know there are some irredeemably racist folks in both the US and Canada (both white AND black AND brown for that matter) and I feel sorry for them, because they will be left behind to stew in their hate. As for the rest of us Americans, let's show the world that we are in fact an enlightened people, ready to move beyond the 20th century battles, better than the people who only want to divide us for their own political ends. Conquering this issue will be a big part of America regaining its respect and returning to the world scene as a leader.

by mijoh on 05/14/2008 03:53:41 PM EST