I detest racialism because I regard it as a barbaric thing, whether it comes from a black man or a white man.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Racialism is inherently barbaric and should be condemned regardless of the race of the person promoting it.
- In plain terms
- Racism is bad no matter who says it or who it is against.
- What can you take from it?
- Condemn racism universally without exception.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What makes racism unacceptable?
- Are there exceptions to equality?
Another view
This view may be rejected by those holding strong racial biases.
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