If I am a racist by virtue of my whiteness, then this leads to a logical consequence that is absurd, for the only way to eliminate my racism is to eliminate my whiteness. And this is precisely what the city of Seattle proposes to do with classes to “undo whiteness.”
Furthermore, if a black man is a victim by virtue of his blackness, then he cannot be held responsible for anything he does. This encourages black dependence on the welfare state.
Either view contradicts Dr. King’s adage about judging a man by the content of his character and not the color of his skin. Going forward, let’s revive King’s dream. The alternative is something horrible to contemplate.
Eduardo J. Echeverria
WEDNESDAY, JULY 22, 2020