Racism in America: Who's to blame?

This is an email that I wrote to a friend of mine. My friend is a woman, a liberal and black. She's a very good woman. A Christian. A very good mother and extremely intelligent. But in regards to politics, we disagree almost completely. We have similar values but our approaches to solving them are different as are our experiences that have led us to our beliefs. This email is a result of one that she had sent to me where a "white" person was upset about racism in America. Im not racist at all but I am not blind to the fact that we "minorities" (blacks, hispanics, women, etc. etc.) are the cause and reason for alot of the stereotypes in America. Does racism exist? Yes. But alot of us arent helping the cause by walking around with our pants below our ass, saying "niggah" to our friends and causing crimes and being on drugs constantly. Enough of an introduction. As always, this is not politically correct. So if your feelings get hurt easily, you shouldnt read this and you should go check into reality as soon as possible.


With complete honesty, as everything else that I've ever said to you, I have to admit that I'm one of those that says that blacks AND hispanics need to stop "pulling out the race card" whenever we want. The unfortunate thing is that we don't pull it all of the time. ONLY when it benefits us.


Yes, there is still racism in our country. I can not deny that. But we "minorities", as a whole need to stop giving those that are racist more "ammo" for their arguments by no longer playing the stereotype that we have built for ourselves. I (personally) can't stand New YoRicans. I feel that they give US real Puerto Ricans a bad name. New YoRicans constantly play up the stereotype of being little thugs and "gangstas". REAL Puerto Ricans are actually one of the most courteous, respectful and hard working communities you will ever meet. Were very patriotic and proud of not only our Puerto Rican heritage but also our American compatriots. Unfortunately, most Americans don't know "real" Puerto Ricans. They only know those from New York. Those that wear the PR flag as a tshirt and parade in New York once a year but don't speak a lick of Spanish except for maybe "Abuelita". So those New YoRicans set a stereotype that gives the rest of us (the REAL Puerto Ricans) a bad name. It's no wonder why the majority of Puerto Ricans hate those that pose as us but know nothing about us.


The same goes for Cubans here in Miami. Cubans in Miami are some of the most stuck up people I've ever met in my life. Cubans from the island are some of the nicest people I've ever met. The "Cubans" here look down their nose at every other Hispanic group. Yet they do a hell of alot less for what they have. As soon as Cubans touch US soil they get all kinds of benefits. Homes, jobs, federal money. What about the Haitians, Dominicans and Mexicans? If were going to have equality, let's have it for all. Not just some. It's no wonder Cubans on the island and pretty much every Hispanic group can't stand the "Cubans" on the US.


And lastly, blacks in America. Personally, I refuse to refer to black people as African Americans. Blacks have about as much African in them as I do Polish. (My great grandfather was Polish). But I don't consider myself Polish Puerto Rican. I consider myself Puerto Rican-Dominican because I was born in Puerto Rico, so was my mom and my dad was born in the Dominican Republic. But alot of blacks (not all) play the same stereotypes that the responsible ones are trying to get away from. Baggy, Saggy pants that hang below the butt and expose boxer shorts. Walking down the street in jeans and a tank top. And uttering the word "niggah" constantly (which baffles me). It's no wonder blacks in other countries can't stand the ones here in the US.


Alot of the racism that exists in our country is because of the ignorance of a few. But alot of the bias in our country is because of the fault of our own. If we want it to stop, we need to stop pointing fingers at the "white" people and instead point out those in our own cultures. Blacks should correct blacks. Puerto Ricans should correct Puerto Ricans. So on and so forth.


Personally, I think that nowadays "whites" are the ones getting treated unequal. Someone that is completely qualified for a job (who is white) gets passed over and a job is given to a black, Hispanic or woman because of the color of their skin, their race or gender. I think that is BS. THAT, to me is wrong. If I was an employer, Id rather have the one that is most qualified and I will have the backbone to stand up to the Jesse Jackson's and the Al Sharpton's when they put on some parade for their own publicity.


By the way... I don't think it's "white" people making a big deal out of race anymore. I see it as it being the media and indeed ourselves. During the elections, at any given time, you would see polls showing 92% of blacks voting for Obama or 84% of women voting for Hillary. That to me shows the obvious. That people don't vote for who they think is the best qualified. Instead they vote for who THEY want to see in office. I hated to get into conversations with liberals and ask them why they voted for Obama. They always said the same thing.


We need "change"!!


But when I would ask them to define "change", they would stumble and drool over themselves because they couldn't answer a simple question.


My generation (the Nintendo generation) is the worst about that. They don't vote for who is the most qualified or who has SHOWN and PROVEN to work in the interest of the people. They vote for the guy that is "cool" and attractive. McCain's speeches (I'll admit) were terribly boring. But his record showed to be an honest one. He is the ONLY Senator to have NEVER requested for any earmarks for his state. Yet his constituents love him. What does that show? As far as Obama goes... I've got a binder full of his record and who he has worked with. I've got hundreds of reasons why I strongly believe that he is the worst our country could have chosen. But I would be here all night typing.


Hopefully, blacks, hispanics, women, EVERYBODY will stop crying "poor me, poor me". Hopefully everybody will stop making such a big deal over race, gender and religion. Hopefully everybody will look past sexy speeches, rolled up sleeves, loosened ties and architectured speeches and performances. Because if we don't, America's future will be a very sad one. I'm already worried about the America that my son will grow up in. If my generation is so simple, narrow minded and irresponsible in their daily actions, then God protect my son and his peers. Because my simple, narrow minded and irresponsible generation is the one raising them.