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While those who put on these may not be "racists," a rather amorphous and meaningless term to me, there is kind of naivete and callousness exhibited in some of the posts in this thread.
Naivete in that images have meaning in historical/cultural contexts. To act as though this is not the case and then carry out a certain course of action that brings down sanctions upon yourself shows a lack of wisdom.Wisdom which should characterize typically more privileged young people who will be leaders in our increasingly diverse society.
Callousness in that true growth as a human being involves a growth in the capacity to empathize with Others--that you can see and experience reality from the perspectives of others outside of your in-group, racial,ethnic, gender, socioeconomic,etc. and make empathic choices. It not simply about what I can do but about what should I do. A totaly self-centered worldview is what characterizes children where their needs and desires are paramount.
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