rotten humor?

I love listening to comedians like anyone else, but I have to wonder if maybe sometimes their racist jokes aren't getting misunderstood? I have a friend who is black and, since I'm white, we tease each other all the time racially. However, both he and I know that there are boundaries you don't cross even jokingly. I think people are horrified to hear him slam me for being white, then listen to me slam him back for his skin or gender. But the point I want to make here is that we respect each other and to us it's like teasing each other about thick thighs or crooked noses. I fear people take that as an excuse to bad mouth or discriminate against others, which ISN'T cool. Don't jump to conclusions if you see a white girl and black guy dogging on each other about gender or race; we are just a couple of friends!

K~La

The Price of Righteousness

We have discussed in class how sometimes doing the right thing comes with worse consequences than going with the crowd. The guy who tried to do the right thing by calling in the abuse that was felt by Iraqi prisoners was one example of this terrible truth. He is the shining example of what America SHOULD be and the morals all Americans should be portraying. Instead he was segregated in his community as a traitor to the military. In my opinion, the ones that gave the military a bad name were the ones that were caught doing outlandish, crude, and cruel things to the prisoners.
Though I will try to refrain from judgments, since i understand that they may have acted out against the prisoners with their frustrations against the terrorists that could have hurt their friends and family. They did something wrong and now they are paying for it. There's no need to badger them or label them. Their actions were terrible, but God wishes for us to forgive all our brothers and sisters. So, we should take an example from the good book and forgive all. Also, applaud those who do right in the face of wrong. So, thank you all who fight for righteousness!
K~la

Judge not, lest you be judged

I can understand why some people can't look deeper than gender, religion, or color to the real measure of a man. After all, some fear difference; some grew up in households of hate; some have bad experiences. But, it's essential to overcome this negativity. You never know who'll turn out to be your best friend or even your soulmate. The best way for people to overcome this is to experience just how terrible it feels. It's like having a bully constantly harrassing you. The stress and pain you go through is immense.
Personally, I can't stay to see someone else in pain, so I want to see true equality rein. I try not to judge others, but sometimes find myself being judged. I have to wonder if others look at me and see my skin and automatically assume I'm a racist based solely on my skin color. How is that fair for me? I know it's hard to always keep an open mind, but this is my motto: I don't judge by WHAT you are, I focus on WHO you are.

K~La