Well, I don’t agree with my side on that one. Everyone uses it as a wedge, with no apparent regard for the need to heal. Webster’s dictionary defines racism as: “A belief that race is a fundamental determinant oh human traits and capacities and that racial differences produce an inherent superiority of a particular race”. Now, I have had many many conversations about race with African Americans in my 68 years, and have yet to hear one argue that they are superior. Their desire is to be regarded as equal. That is not to say that there isn’t prejudice among blacks against whites, but that is distinctly different from racism. I’ve heard plenty of whites in my 68 years voice the opinion that a black person is not their equal, no how no way. These distinctions are important if there is to be any constructive debate about our differences and similarities. Now it can’t even be talked about in school. Sad.