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rykertest
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In making a post a few days ago I have since learned I offended a few people. It was the post "why do blacks walk so slow". While I was attempting to make a joke (all be it a bad one) I was also expressing some severe frustrations with society in general and the double standard I fall victim too more and more. Some were offended deeply just as I have been with the tables turned. For the record, I don't hate black people or anyone simply for the color of their skin. I get tired of certain attitudes in society, and they come from people of all walks of life. I get very tired of being expected to celebrate diversity while at the same time expected to be colorblind. Personally I think this is an impossible goal to achieve. More and more I see those around me lose jobs, get demoted, etc because of one totally innocent comment that was taken as racist or the politically correct crowd wins even though it is the furthest thing from what is right. When I'm called a racist for something I have said or done, it doesn't matter that I meant nothing by that, I'm white and therefore I am wrong. I am tired of not being able to defend myself when the race card is played.
However, that being said I was wrong in making my post. The above is not an excuse but more of an explination of why I did what I did, and seeing that it was the wrong way to let that out. A proper dialogue with someone of color would be more productive. If I was at the receiving end of that type of joke, I would not care for it. In trying to be funny it didn't dawn on me how certain parts of my thread made others feel. I expressed frustration (see 1st paragraph) when what I should of done was not act in the same manner I was/am complaining about. I did nothing but continue this frustrating cycle. That is hypocricy at it's purest form and I don't like to admit I was hypocritical but I was. If you are a religious person, you may know that the bible has guidance that states that one should forgive others 7 times 70. In other words, endless. Instead of trying to work thru problems I have with others, I've grown tired of that and resorted to insults. This is not how I would want to be treated and not how my frustrations should of been vented,
So; for the record. Those of you that I offended with my thread, I extend my deepest apologies. It was a poor attempt at humor as well as venting anger and your feelings did not enter my mind when they should of been first and foremost. I'm not writing this because I got "bombed" or because some called me names. I could care less about karma and I've been called worse. nor am I a "regular" on here. What I care about and need to focus more on is right and wrong. I lost site of the difference and my thread was the end result. I wronged you and for that, I must ask for you to forgive me.
Thank you for taking the time to read this letter and I hope you have a good day.
Warmest Regards,
Rykertest.
However, that being said I was wrong in making my post. The above is not an excuse but more of an explination of why I did what I did, and seeing that it was the wrong way to let that out. A proper dialogue with someone of color would be more productive. If I was at the receiving end of that type of joke, I would not care for it. In trying to be funny it didn't dawn on me how certain parts of my thread made others feel. I expressed frustration (see 1st paragraph) when what I should of done was not act in the same manner I was/am complaining about. I did nothing but continue this frustrating cycle. That is hypocricy at it's purest form and I don't like to admit I was hypocritical but I was. If you are a religious person, you may know that the bible has guidance that states that one should forgive others 7 times 70. In other words, endless. Instead of trying to work thru problems I have with others, I've grown tired of that and resorted to insults. This is not how I would want to be treated and not how my frustrations should of been vented,
So; for the record. Those of you that I offended with my thread, I extend my deepest apologies. It was a poor attempt at humor as well as venting anger and your feelings did not enter my mind when they should of been first and foremost. I'm not writing this because I got "bombed" or because some called me names. I could care less about karma and I've been called worse. nor am I a "regular" on here. What I care about and need to focus more on is right and wrong. I lost site of the difference and my thread was the end result. I wronged you and for that, I must ask for you to forgive me.
Thank you for taking the time to read this letter and I hope you have a good day.
Warmest Regards,
Rykertest.
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