I would like to start my thought with the confirmation of Sonia Sotomayor. This a truly inspiring story of woman who stood above all else to achieve her dreams and stay true to her heritage and being a beacon for women of latin decent and all women of color.
I am slightly disappointed that she felt the need to retract a quote from a speech that she made in 2001 and University of California, Berkley. I think that it was a huge mistake for her to say she regrets her statement. She is woman of great intelligence and lasting integrity, attributes we don't find in people in general much less someone being considered for a prestigious post.
This country still lives in the ultimate bubble of denial. Let's just say it AMERICA, "WE DON'T WANT THE LATIN WOMAN FROM THE PROJECTS AS A SUPREME COURT JUSTICE!" White American has waited all there entire lives to be able to call a minority a racist out loud, since that were never could before. these commentators from the right are having a feel day with this. Next thing you know one of them will be giving a speech and will call someone a "nigger" or spick or something like that and then turn around and say, "I AM NOT A RACIST" Can you imagine the anarchy!!
I think that so often we find that when people are describing america, they are describing there america as they see it and don't realize for a moment how detached they are from the rest of the world. Think about it, who are your friends??, who you date??, what books do you read??
They are all reflective of your personal experience and secretly you don't want anyone messing up your routine because god forbid you stand out and actually formulated thoughts on your own!! CONFORMITY IS A COPY OUT TO BEING SOMETHING REAL!!
To those who see this. Thank you. Its only the beginning.
