The hobby isn't legal in the US, so I don't get why you seem to think that you are afforded that opportunity to do that. It is not a "responsible action" as it does break laws. You don't pay taxes responsibly either and that has nothing to do with what is going on in our country.

By simply waving off the racism and discrimination as a non factor in people's lives, you are condoning it. Yes you can become a stronger person because of it and prove others wrong but there is no reason to not stand up against it.

Yes, some of the things you said are true but that is no excuse to allow it. Yes, you are allowing it by trying to put others down for taking a stand for what is right. I bet you'd be pissy if everyone watched your rights get taken away and fucked over. I am sure that is not ok with you, so why should it be ok for someone else? If you chose not to fight, that is your life. To say that everyone is just fearful and stupid for not having your silent approval is quite another.

First, regarding the Muslim Ban, this is an action aimed at a minority for very questionable reasons. Religious discrimination is certainly not uncommon. There are lots of people who won't associate with Catholics, won't be happy if Jews move on on their block, are suspicious of people of this that or another belief. Call it human frailty or ignorance or whatever. And yes, instead of confronting the guy who hates you because of your religion or lack of it, maybe it's better to just go about your business. But when a government public servant attempts to speak on behalf of the country which I call my own, and voices a hatred towards any group outside the majority, I will probably express the assertion of my own acceptance of that group and probably in a variety of ways and forum including taking to the streets.

Secondly, that ordinary citizens stand up for each other against evil or misguided authorities is why you and I live in a country we can take pride in and in which we can prosper. And by eliminating hatred to whatever extent possible in our own environment, we shape a community which is desirable to live in.

So it is somewhat unfair, IMO, to suggest that those who speak out so that the world knows that not everyone in America accepts this kind of prejudice.

And lastly, regarding the racism you suffered since a child, people of many ethnic backgrounds took to the streets of rode buses or wrote letters or walked their friends home. Racism still exists. Maybe it feels that those people who tried to help didn't do enough, maybe you feel that they too held stereotypes because they had not yet been able to get beyond the attitudes their families and communities had programmed to accept. That is all true. But whatever they were able to do, and however you saw them, they did what they could. So we all do what we can. There are reasons why you feel that taking to the street is not something you can do. That's okay. Just do what you can. That's all we can ask of each other.

On the issue of human relations, US of A showed first signs of civilization in the sixties. We still remain relatively backward compared with many countries in Western Europe.

Whenever you felt hurt by racism, you might have wondered why some of your friends and acquaintances didn't come to express their support to you. Perhaps they were afraid. Perhaps they didn't know how. Perhaps they were reluctant publicly do so.  

You should always try and express your outrage at things that are not right for the community at large, regardless of whether you are being directly affected.  

But, don't feel bad for your helplessness. You are, after all, expressing in a way you feel comfortable.

New flash!

I've learned that I can wear my "Grateful" sweatshirt, and protest injustices, at the very same time!

No where did you say what others should do, as dumbass Taffy claimed. But him misquoting people here is nothing new.

You merely said for YOU, you can being doing more constructive things.

And thanks for rejecting the victim card. Virtually everyone can go that route but that is self destructive.  

Overcoming our challenges should be the goal, not crying about what life has thrown in our way in the form of a road block.

Great post!

First, I liked your post, well said.  

  I have no doubt, you'll hear weak voices, not in your presence, fail with their prejudicial contempt, attempting  to discount your opinion and your successes, because you are a Hooker.
  I have a distinct suspicion you easily ignore those unmanly male fools.  
 
    In my past I was often mocked and belittled by insecure men because of my jobs working as a Dishwasher, Fast Food Specialist and Janitor.
  The only influence weakling pompous fools  had on me, they gave me more resolve to do my job better than anyone.  
 At the time I had no idea my work ethic year after year, would lead me to working for the "America First" team, with  monetary rewards galore.  
   
  Your statement "One of the most important lessons I've learned in my life is to accept the things I cannot change" is almost identical  to one of my most important lessons in my life, I try to live by.  
   
   Fortunately I learned the easy way, by watching older guys in my youth fail miserably.  
 
   I don't  worry about anything I have absolutely no control over.  
  That's worked out very well for me in many aspects of my life especially in the  romance department.  
   I might not be as happy as I was yesterday if she leaves me tomorrow but I'll sleep easy with my belief, the choice to stay or go is entirely hers to make.  
   

There will always be people who hold preconceived notions about others, regardless of race.
   
Pure bred White teens and young White College Gals in the Sorority can be the most vindictive and fountains of contemptuous hate against their own kind, as any racist spewing the ignorant  belief, their Color is supreme.
   
  You are correct in your estimation that taking to the streets to protest something you CAN NOT change is wasted energy.
  When 2 % of College Boys and Gals protest against the new Dean's curriculum, the Scholar with a Plan to help ALL  students enrolled, the Dean's mind won't change, regardless how much  Snowflake students  whine and cry.

  Off the subject but your post  made me think about the Congressmen who didn't show up for President Trump's Inauguration.  
  In my not so humble opinion those missing Government officials look to me like they don't support Democracy and a civilized change of power.
  I've never had much respect for Hillary Clinton but I have to give her credit, she proved to me she's much more Patriotic and stronger than the no shows.
   
     Thank you for your time, Delaney.  
       "America First"
   
 

I have to wash my ass so I can go to work to pay off my Amex bill!!!

Co-dependency, hog farm, trailer park,  

Oh yeah, there is that 12-step path to wisdom.

Uh, republicans  

(Not you, Delaney. I liked your post.)