Comments on BEYOND Understanding: Beyond FRUSTRATING: Racism Alive and Well in the U...

The more things change, the more they remain the s...

2008-10-17T18:57:00.000-06:00

The more things change, the more they remain the same. So sad. It breaks my heart to see the true colors of people, which has everything to do with their actions and nothing to do with their skin tones.

Barrie and Carleen, I'm very hopeful with the curr...

2008-10-08T21:37:00.000-06:00

Barrie and Carleen, I'm very hopeful with the current polls. A terrific nonpartisan resource for that is RasmussenReport.com. But BOY will I be happy when this election is over! Talk about nerve-wracking. K.

Gerry, the trouble is so many still consider preju...

2008-10-08T21:35:00.000-06:00

Gerry, the trouble is so many still consider prejudice in its many forms acceptable. I agree with you that it's a personal demon that demands a lot of attention.

WBLMOM, I'm with Gerry/TwoBlueDay in that I'm unsure of your reference to Obama's actions in Florida. K.

Jen, I am so far behind! I'll be by to visit soon,...

2008-10-08T21:32:00.000-06:00

Jen, I am so far behind! I'll be by to visit soon, promise!

As for education, I find it hard to believe anyone who thinks the Democratic plan for bettering education in our country is lacking in specifics ought to go to the Obama site and read the details.

I have to say I am surprised at the high numbers. ...

2008-09-30T18:44:00.000-06:00

I have to say I am surprised at the high numbers. This fear is the reason that many black folks waited until Obama won Iowa before they came on board. They were shocked that a majority white state went for him and found hope there. I'm holding on to my hope that people will vote their best interests rather than their fears and prejudices...but I have to admit, I'm afraid.

Disheartening.

2008-09-28T09:19:00.000-06:00

Disheartening.

I don't usually address myself to other comments o...

2008-09-26T06:03:00.000-06:00

I don't usually address myself to other comments on my host's blog, but here goes.

To "wblmom": What, exactly has Mr. Obama done in Florida? He does not represent Florida in the Senate (and he served in the Illinois legislature), so I'm at a loss how he could do things to adversely affect Florida (except as Florida may be affected like other states based upon federal legislation). Care

There are so many issues that are not right with a...

2008-09-25T15:01:00.000-06:00

There are so many issues that are not right with all of it including who we have to pick for our presidents, I am sorry people, but that is my view.
I don't care for Obama, not because he is black, but because of things he has done, especially when he was in Florida. Trust me, if this survey was conducted from people on behalf of Obama I know exactly why they did it and I would not trust it

I always have subscribed to the notion that hate/p...

2008-09-25T07:58:00.000-06:00

I always have subscribed to the notion that hate/prejudice is taught and not inherent in our DNA. I'm beginning to wonder. In any event, I do not believe we are prisoners of our DNA in every respect.

Anyway, all we can do is examine ourselves, continuously, those of us who care to do so, and keep our personal demons in check.

That's just proof of the US's poor education statu...

2008-09-24T09:26:00.000-06:00

That's just proof of the US's poor education status. One of words in the acronym of my personal mission statement is Education. In my training last night I stressed the importance of education and how my favorite part of my job is the training. I'm training them to make smart choices for their success. I know that "when I grow up" I want to fund a scholarship. Not sure the details yet but that is

Fingers crossed at that one, Patry!Candy, I'm so g...

2008-09-23T09:47:00.000-06:00

Fingers crossed at that one, Patry!

Candy, I'm so glad you chimed in on this, especially since your family is also mixed-race. Thanks so much! K.

I'm frankly amazed at the parodies of shock one se...

2008-09-23T09:12:00.000-06:00

I'm frankly amazed at the parodies of shock one sees over this election. Did Americans actually not realize how prejudiced their society still is?

I remember moving here from Australia and having to explain to my children what racial prejudice is. I'll never forget their incredulity at the idea someone could judge another merely on the basis of their race. It didn't take too many months

Whether the people who hold these beliefs like it ...

2008-09-22T20:35:00.000-06:00

Whether the people who hold these beliefs like it or not, the future is coming, and it's a future with a beautiful multi-racial face! Let's hope the young--who seem far less susceptible to the racism that poisoned our past--come out and vote in record numbers.

Steve, thanks for the reminder to consider the sou...

2008-09-22T19:34:00.000-06:00

Steve, thanks for the reminder to consider the source, but I'm willing to guess these results are close to accurate. At any rate they raise awareness that significant challenges remain for any person easily labeled as different from a traditional American (white heterosexual neurotypical etc etc) point of view. K.

I'm still hopeful. At the beginning of the year, ...

2008-09-22T19:22:00.000-06:00

I'm still hopeful. At the beginning of the year, there seemed to be a felling in the black community that Obama wasn't "black enough." Now it seems he's too black for some white voters.

I'm also suspicious of any polls done by Stanford. It's a very conservative school, and I suspect some of the questions were deliberately provocative.

We're bombarded by news programs

It is shameful. And horrifying. Thanks for sharing...

2008-09-21T05:41:00.000-06:00

It is shameful. And horrifying. Thanks for sharing the information.

You're very welcome, Special Needs Mama. Horrifyin...

2008-09-20T12:42:00.000-06:00

You're very welcome, Special Needs Mama. Horrifying is a good word for it.

Lisa, it's the big awful elephant in this election; I'll be surprised if Obama brings it up in debate because McCain will just say he's playing the race card. But to ignore the impact of racism on this election is shameful. Talk about a catch-22. K.

I'm afraid it's the elephant in the election and I...

2008-09-20T11:20:00.000-06:00

I'm afraid it's the elephant in the election and I don't know that there's any way to estimate what the impact will be.

Horrifying. Thank you for posting this.

2008-09-20T09:08:00.000-06:00

Horrifying. Thank you for posting this.