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How do I react?

A close friend recently told me that she just despises anything that is not white and I was just BLOWN away and EXTREMELY confused and taken couple steps back.

Apparently an African American man tried to hit on her and it really upset her because and I quote "how dare he?" I am hurt that someone I've grown up with and known so well is that hateful

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uncalled4 · 56-60, M

The first thing that you said is not analogous to the second thing. Did she actually say that she "despises anything that's not white"...or just isn't into black guys? Those are two different concepts. One is allowed to have preferences in that area.

Now, if someone goes off on some truly hateful speech about black people(or any group as such), it gets me antsy. I'm not certain why. I think it's because I believe that you can't put that bad vibe out there and expect anything good to come of it.

I've also seen people turn around and make friends with people of those groups and realize how ridiculous they were being. I've also seen people play the race card to every personal advantage and to the detriment of everyone else.

Some people are on a journey. Others have watched way too much cable news. These are tough issues. People are packages of good and bad. It's a challenge to find the right path.