I grew up in a racist household. I didn't know that I was being raised by racist parents. But this weekend that sad truth came out. Please understand that there was never a derogatory word spoken about anyone who was different than we were, whether they were different in size, shape, or color. As a matter of fact, I remember very well when I was a very young girl, getting my mouth washed out with soap for using the "N" word. I didn't even really know what it meant, I just knew that it was a bad word and I was very angry with my sister.
The thing that makes us racists is the fact that we ate, and still do, peanut butter and jelly sandwiches on white bread. This is what a principal from an elementary school in Oregon told us on Friday. I didn't get to hear what she thought was racist about eating PBandJ (I had the flu, I was busy throwing up). And I probably would have just thrown up my hands and turned off the tv anyway.
I, personally, think that PBandJ is the best sandwich ever. Not to even mention the fact that peanut butter was invented by an African American (sorry, I can't remember his name but I sure have a good supply of his invention in my pantry).
My point is, I think, that stupid people say stupid things. I think many people have forgotten that old adage to think before you speak. We would all be a little better off if we all remembered that.
I at first thought, "racist household? did we grow up in the same house?"!!! I heard that about the pb and j - - what an idiot! and the sad part is that some people probably believe her!!
ReplyDeletesorry you had the flu - - hope you're feeling better :)