Racism is not something that will just disappear, but it is possible to minimize it if we keep it under control. The problem with racism is that many people don't think it is a problem. Many live their lives not even realizing what is happening the world around them. If everyone could put aside their differences and look at their similarities they have with other people, then this world would be a better place. Perhaps if everyone would have a positive outlook on this problem in the future, there will be an end to all of the violence and hatred in our nation. Unless we start taking action, racist attitudes will continue be a problem. When the Declaration of the United States was written, it was meant to be upheld and followed. People should truly believe that all men are created equal and all men deserve the same rights and treatment. Before acting out any type of racism and discrimination, people should remember the golden rule " Do unto others as you would have done unto you." No one race should enjoy any extra privileges than the other, there is not a "good" or "bad" race. The only way we are going to stop racism is to understand that we are not of all these different races, but instead one race, and that is the human race.

I've never considered myself to be anything special, certainly never superior to anyone or anything by virtue of my ancestry. I've been called a privileged white-girl by some, honky by others, and cracker by others still. I do, however, realize the many ways in which I am privileged. After all, I am an American, middle class, white female, not to mention the fact that I have the honor to attend such a prestigious school as the University of Texas. While I certainly do not agree that any one person should be allotted special privileges just because they happened to be born into a certain family, I have realized that it does occur. A perfect example would be my best friend Kinickka. She and I were inseparable right up until high school. You see, at my high school it was rare for the people of different races to hang out, or God forbid be best friends. Our whole lives Kinickka was one of the "white people." We shared the same interests, listened to country music, we were almost identical except for one thing- she was black and I was white. Up until high school, skin color was not an issue, but that changed dramatically. Eventually Kinickka would feel the need to hang out with others of, as she would say, her kind. She often confided in me telling me she felt as if she was betraying her race, and even that her newfound black friends would often ridicule her for being "too white." Eventually Kinickka and I drifted apart, I haven't hear

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