What Should Be Done About Racists?

Absolutely nothing! They are who they are and unlikely to ever change. Hopefully the laws will be sufficient to prevent them from acting on their racism.

This brings me to the recent, unseemly, racist rant of "Seinfeld' star, Michael Richards, at a Hollywood nightspot. As he later admitted, his racism came from deep inside him - no surprise there! In fact, I am never surprised when the racism finally manifests itself. After all, most Whites harbor racist feelings toward non-Whites, and Blacks in particular. Finding the few that are not racists, is like finding an oasis of tasty water in the middle of a desert, or having a delightful dessert at the end of a meal, or some other unexpected delight.

Would I sue Richards, as it seems two Black patrons who were subjected to his racism are planning to do - definitely not! From my standpoint, it is more reasonable to expect racist words and actions from the majority of Whites, rather than be surprised when it finally happens. I would not even want an apology - let him be who he is, and let them be who they are.

That's the way it is in America, and Black folks should be realists about how they are perceived and often hated by their fellow citizens. Thank God for the few Whites I have met in my lifetime that were truly not racists. They remind me that people have the ability to choose who and what they want to be, and that's good enough for me.