My dad is a racist. [I Need Advice]

So, we just watched the verdict of the Derek Chauvin trial, and I was almost in tears, happy that he was convicted. My dad starts talking about how there’s another camera angle of the video of him kneeing on Floyd and that he wasn’t on his neck. My dad is acting like he wants to prove that a white cop wouldn’t murder a black man. My dad also is racist towards Arabs, thinking that they’ll be dangerous which is so wrong. It pisses me off, and I almost don’t want to have a relationship with him anymore. Any advice?

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TexChik · F

The knee didn’t kill that guy . Your dad likely remembers 9/11 where “ Arabs” attacked this country and killed over 3000 Americans and destroyed the World Trade Center . Some people hold grudges 🤷🏻‍♀️.

marilynmichelle · F

@TexChik But that doesn’t mean you can assume all Arabs are representative of that. That’s racism.

DCarey · 46-50, M

@marilynmichelle Arabs are not a race. It is a cultural and linguistic term. But that's "racism" LOL.

marilynmichelle · F

@DCarey I apologize, it was the incorrect term. But you fully knew what I meant.

DCarey · 46-50, M

@marilynmichelle No, I didn't. At your age, I expect you to be mature enough to use correct terms and make a coherent argument. Stop making a fool of yourself.

marilynmichelle · F

@DCarey I am making a coherent argument. I’m upset, and I know that plays a part. But people need to stop attacking me for it.

DCarey · 46-50, M

@marilynmichelle You posted this. Now you're whining that people are disagreeing with you. Typical millenial. TYPICAL

marilynmichelle · F

@DCarey I’m not complaining that people are disagreeing. I have no issue with that. I may not like it, but they can disagree all they want. I’m upset at those telling me to get over myself and being rude. THAT’s my problem.

DCarey · 46-50, M

@marilynmichelle Constructive criticism is what it is. Take people's advice and change.