Those "damn Yankees" in the North of the United States used to say that racism was a cultural, religious, and regional trait of the American South: the Bible Belt, the "Heritage" protectors, the truly racially segregated. Those of us living in this century now know that isn't the case. Racism is rampant throughout America -- and distributed by religion (stiff-necked religions are the most racist), by white supremacists/KKK members, by businessmen/women who see "profit" in division and turmoil, and by fearful little people who blame everyone else for their own troubles.
Racism, or xenophobic responses to skin color differences, are usually a matter of ignorance and lack of human sensitivity. There are racist protests that are really all about economic differences (they're taking our jobs); fear (they're raping our little girls); hatred (how come they have "affirmative action" and I don't); anger (they're different-- let's get'em); and stupidity (send that guy with the turban-thing back to Africa where he came from).
Americans are unremarkable in their overall lack of knowledge. But they are especially stupid when they elect a double-dealing leader to "shake up the system." That kind of extreme stupidity is our undoing. Resist; resist; resist!!!!!
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