Ms. Wilmot’s commentary was excellent; I hope many people will read it. The issue involves more than racism towards people of color, of course. Many groups and individuals are victimized by harassment, bullying, demeaning statements and deeds. America in general decries this type of behavior, yet on an individual level, most people will privately laugh at a demeaning joke — if they or their sub-group are not the target.
LETTER: Call for self-reflection on condoning racist behavior
Wednesday, March 3, 2010 | 8:15 p.m. CST;
updated 11:17 p.m. CST, Wednesday, March 3, 2010
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