The key is to recognize them for what they are and to prevent them from doing real harm.
When someone claims they have no prejudice, or says they 'don't see color', I automatically wonder how much damage they have done in their smug self-confidence that they are not prejudiced. How many they have discriminated against for employment - rationalizing it in their minds : 'sure, she is qualified- but I don't think she would be a good fit for our team', or for housing 'Well, his credit is ok- but I don't think he would really be happy living here'.. never considering for a moment that their own prejudices may be guiding their decisions....
That type of bigot can be every bit as harmful as a good ol' boy that is a member of the Klan.
We are all human, and prejudice is part of the human condition- but we can recognize and try to correct for that weakness.
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We ALL have prejudices...
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- Fear, a story
- Deimos and Phobos
- and another perspective (lighthearted from my point of view)
- From a different perspective
- I probably wouldn't run... but not because I am some macho badass...I just can't run fast
- You have to wonder what motivates assholes like that...
- You call them rednecks.