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Legislation is effective to a point but it usually happens AFTER the people have spoken. Thankfully there are more people who believe or at least behave as though we are beyond racism. They’re not intentionally malicious when they ask questions or occasionally misspeak. They wouldn’t even begin to know how to keep you down. And while it’s great that legislation brought civil rights, a lot of people came along grudgingly. That’s not ideal but it’s fine (for now) since we’ve made it to a promised land of sorts.

The holdouts that finally joined the movement, at least in spirit, caved to peer pressure. When everyone around them was swept up and they saw the tide turning they conceded defeat, at least in public. It was no longer okay publicize their ignorant ways. This is what is needed today. For the rational among us to bring a wave of peer pressure to bear on those who would disturb the racial peace we seek.

When someone tells a racist (or any phobic) joke, they must be called out. In a given situation I use any means, including lies, to let a person know that their words are NOT okay with me. I’ve claimed to be Muslim, gay, and half-anything I can get away with to make my point. For example:  “My mother is Japanese and I don’t appreciate the statement you just made”. It’s very effective. People are a lot less bold when they realize someone in their presence finds their behavior objectionable and is willing to speak on it. Even if it doesn’t change their heart, it gives them pause and they WILL think twice before spouting hateful remarks in unknown company.

For a “non-colored” person, it is all the more important for you to do because you may truly be seen as a peer. And for a person of color, you might think it’s okay because it’s not about your group. But you can believe that the bigot who thinks it’s okay (because there are no Japanese around) has thoughts about your group that slip out just as easily when it’s “safe”.

Perhaps it is my nature and because I am genuinely offended that I thoroughly enjoy doing this. I can’t know your thoughts but your outright bigotry will not go unchecked around me. It may at first feel scary to you but remember, silence and inaction is akin to assent. Your silence sends the message that it’s okay with you. It’s not okay with me and I’m happy to let you know it…in the nicest way of course. And since some people feel especially emboldened on the Internet, I want to give you an opportunity to practice peer pressure on a man proud of his ignorance. The following is an email I received on my website. I can’t make this stuff up. I forwarded it to the ADL and Klanwatch but maybe you’d like to let John know how you feel:

John <donkerman69@gmail.com>

 I have always wondered why do Niggers smell like rank ass? This subject has always perplexed me. Do they never shower? Are those cornrows pulled too tight? Tell those stinky bastards to go buy some deodorant. Please shed some light on this subject.  

Sincerely,

John Ruger

Klansmen and Youth Corp Activity Director