I got really upset about that post last night when Gary got attacked by someone who clearly had no idea what he was talking about (I don’t know how it wasn’t clear but it never ceases to amaze me how people can misinterpret things).

The thing is, everyone is racist or prejudiced or biased on some level. I know I am. It’s impossible to escape these things. And I think being honest about it is the first step. Because that shit got put there by somebody (or bodies) else, so there’s no point feeling guilty about it. But if you don’t do anything to confront it, that’s where you’re at fault. And to confront it, you really have to be open to listening to other perspectives that don’t support your point of view. You can’t learn anything new otherwise.

Also, there’s absolutely no need to be insulting to someone you disagree with. 

Also, this telling Black people what they should have said instead, and how they should have said it? That needs to stop immediately. You would never tell a White person how to express their opinions. So stop trying to act like you’re not trying to put us in our place. 

The truth about racist people (who endlessly insist that they aren’t racist) is that their racism shows through in countless ways that they’re unaware of. And it’s blatantly obvious to the rest of us. You’re not fooling anyone. Except maybe yourself.