Racism is getting old

I have no tolerance for intolerance. I just don't.

I mean, "why?". Why dislike someone based on an appearance? WHY?!!??!!!

We recently had a house-guest. I was embarrassed by her comments, and my oldest child was offended/hurt by it.

Oldest daughter was playing in a national basketball tournament. There were teams in the Chicago suburbs from all of the country. Yes, including Alaska and Hawaii.

It was a very diverse group of people. From all walks of life, all shapes and sizes, and all colors.

The boys seem to have a need to dribble the basketball everywhere they are, in the halls, in the stands, in the parking lot, the sidewalk; you get the idea.

House-guest (HG) didn't appreciate this. She felt like it was "show boating" and she seemed to only notice those boys who happened to be "black". She'd make snide remarks, make ugly faces, and say things like "Guess where they're from?" and I'd mumble things like "Jamaica?". LOL (I know, Jamaica isn't part of the U.S. but I couldn't help myself)

So, HG learns oldest daughter has a good friend with a last name that hints of hispanic heritage. She says "Oh yuck, a Mexican!" with the obvious disgust in her voice.

When will this end? Why do people "hate" so much? and for No reason?

I have no answers. It just drives me batty!!

Sigh.