Racism - Born or Taught?

Racism isn't born, folks, it's taught. I have a two year old son. You know what he hates? Naps! End of list.
~ Denis Leary ~

Nothing angers me more than seeing a child emulate his parents' bad manners. I may not be the best role model out there, but I do certainly try to exude positive images to my children. I do not want them growing up hating the world around them. I try to live by the adage of "lead by example"- but I'll admit, sometimes it's more like "do as I say not as I do" kind of living here. Even so, I've never expressed any distaste for race, religion, sexual orientation, etc in front of my children. For me - the way a person lives their life is entirely up to them. The only two subjects I am unwavering in my opinion and will come to blows on are abortion and suicide. I am VERY pro-choice and extremely anti-suicide and - -well - I'm going to stop now before I get out of hand.

Anywho... Like I was saying....

Unless it directly affects me, I have not a care in the world what someone else does. If Joe wants to marry John? SO BE IT! If he makes you happy I say go for it! If Mary worships the air, water, sun and moon - GREAT! Hey... at least she believes in something, right? Maybe Jack is really into the drug/alcohol scene and parties a bit too hard. Not my problem! And that Joan? She hates anyone that isn't "white". Well, hey... maybe she really liked mashed potatoes, cauliflower, rice and soy growing up.