There are those who exhibit a deep-seated ethnic chauvinism, constantly trying to establish their perceived superiority over others; like their lifetime mission.
Their desire for power and control, rather than tradition, often drives them to force their dated practices on others, often instigating hatred and inciting division.
This group consistently engages in never-ending bashing of people from other ethnic backgrounds—a racist behavior that appears to be hereditary, passed down from parents to children through early exposure and education.
Children are being groomed from a young age to perpetuate this racism.
A vicious cycle.
Most of those I've observed, sadly, are from my circumstantial connections, educated within their ethnic education system, which makes me wonder if that system plays a part.
I would otherwise distance myself from those who exhibit such behavior, if it were possible.
It's not because I'm a better person than they are, but because I'm relegated to the role of an inferior in their eyes, due to their perception of my shortcomings.
I'm the half that never truly belongs anywhere.
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There are frequent talks where job incompetence is attributed directly to race. For instance, instead of simply stating someone is bad at their job, they would specify, "that person of this race is very bad at his job," which carries a completely different tone.
They also make unfounded statements about others, which I'm sure is defamation.
The craziest thing is how they actively discourage others from appreciating food from different cultures, almost as if their own cuisine is the most superior, and all others are inferior, or even repulsive.
These conversations seem to convey the unspoken message that they are the civilized people who eat decent food, while others are uncivilized and filthy, as if they are consuming dirt or excrement.
I apologize for putting it in such a way, but that's the only sentiment I could gather from these 'superior' beings. I may not be completely right in my interpretation, but that doesn't mean it's okay for them to do that.
They would readily profit from other races – a profit that allows them to support their families, to afford the luxury of an expensive house, and to line their pockets – yet they instigate others to refrain from doing business with these same groups of people, thereby preventing them from profiting and effectively choking them out economically.
Such is their twisted mentality, a clear economic hypocrisy where they can take advantage of those they perceived lowly.
Sadly, I'm not the person who can speak about this openly or perhaps bring about positive change. I'm just a powerless, cowardly whistleblower.
Regarding their incorrect and harmful behavior, which not only sows hatred but also gives a bad name to the majority who don't commit such terrible acts, I often wonder what can be done.
Should I gather substantial evidence? Consider recording? Report them to the authorities?
One of the most serious offenses is their constant denigration of other religions, as they often find everything to insult. This could be one of the things that could see them punished.
If exposed, it would lead to widespread unrest and make life difficult for everyone. What if the freedom we are given were to be restricted because of these few bad apples?
This isn't a straightforward case like Ted Bundy committing murder and only he being punished.
It's like the medieval punishments where a traitor's entire clan would be wiped out.
I'm not suggesting we'd be literally wiped out, but such exposure would make people suspicious about everything concerning us, and all efforts toward racial harmony would be undermined thanks to this bunch.
I wonder if this potential collective consequence is precisely why they act with such audacity—because no one from the same background would report them without being affected themselves.
I don't want to cause unnecessary misunderstanding.
Also, would that mean I have to stand up as a witness? I think I'd be stoned to death by these bigoted instigators.
This post is my personal experience and narrative, with no one being named. The sentiments and events narrated are rooted in my own encounters.
My intention in sharing this is not to cast blame on any specific group, but to highlight issues hidden in plain sight.
I don't think you can punish someone for acting high almighty.
Thank you for the prompts. Every one of them became a catharsis for a story untold.
©Britt H.
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