Comments on: The next conversation over

By: Matt Bernier

Matt Bernier — Thu, 24 Sep 2009 23:46:18 +0000

I agree with you 100%. I think that would not have even been a consideration if the sports had not been mentioned. Either way it is a ridiculous thing to think about, let alone worry about.

I was absolutely floored and it took quite a bit for me just to keep my mouth shut.

By: Matt Bernier

Matt Bernier — Thu, 24 Sep 2009 23:44:01 +0000

My family is multi-racial and has always taught me to accept people for who they are and not for the color of their skin. It is such an arbitrary thing to judge people on.

It would be akin to saying that based on someone’s height you could tell whether they were good or evil.

By: Brandon

Brandon — Thu, 24 Sep 2009 21:59:44 +0000

Here’s some food for thought…

Assume that “and one of the varsity football players at his high school.” was never mentioned. Would the question of race have even come up? And isn’t that racist too (because someone is assuming race)?

By: David Aigner

David Aigner — Thu, 24 Sep 2009 21:18:48 +0000

I experienced the same situation a few times myself. It sickens me to no end.

I come from a multi-racial, multi-cultural family with parents promoting diversity, thank goodness. But I don’t think many people are as lucky to understand diversity similarly and how positive its effect can be in this world.

To answer your question, the color of someone’s skin should never matter, no matter the circumstances. Sorry you had to encounter that, btw!