Being brown in an Australia that was only just a few years post White Australia Policy, and living in a small rural town taught me many lessons, and caused me to work hard at my own ethical standards which, I might add, I uphold to this day. My experiences, whilst as a child were quite hurtful, have made me a rather hard person now; resilient, resolute and able to act as I see fit, under the framework of honour and integrity as I see it, as I say in this post. That's not to say I don't have a softer side, though of course, like most people.

I've done things in life that punished bad actors and in so doing I applied my ethical standard, and other elements, to affect it and I'm not one to be swayed from the course, certainly not from vitriolic name-callers; indeed, that sort of behaviour strengthens my resolve.

Racism doesn't sit well with me and I'm not at all racist; it's the individual who speaks for himself/herself with deeds and voice and it's the individual who will be weighed and measured. Mistaking me for someone who won't act though, is a mistake.

Being called a Nazi, anti-Semitic, racist and white supremist is never going to sit well with me, due to my cultural background, experiences and ethos and I'll not find it in my heart, the softer side of me, to forgive such unfounded slander.

You're much stronger than you think

You said this and spoke truly...and, in truth, I know it. Mistaking anything in me for weakness of character is a mistake.

I think you understand a little more now and certainly I can imagine your experiences to have ben the same or similar in nature to mine. Children can be cruel, as can adults. I'm one who is ok in punishing those who are cruel needlessly...and still make it home to cuddle my beloved cat and build Lego.