A person generally isn't capable of caring about the well-being of others, besides the 50 or so that actually matter to the person's life. So I think the premise that we should care about each other is flawed.
I would prefer that we focus instead on not intruding upon others' lives, including government mandates.
And don't be surprised that racism exists, it's a natural phenomenon. At least it's taboo, at this point. Post-racialism is the only way to counter racism.
We are inherently social creates and thus we are predisposed to care to a degree, while degrees of separation can severely limit this. I believe we should care about each other, knowing full well that as individuals, we won't achieve it. The potential for a better world rests in people working towards it; perfection is impossible.
The very concept of post-racialism contradicts the notion that it's a natural phenomenon. Like post-colonialism, it limits the discourse by presupposing that the inherent bigotry and subsequent institutionalization thereof is in the past. Instead, neo-colonialism lends a better framework for thinking about racism today. It stills exist - I'm not a naive idiot, just very disappointed - but in a different form.
If not now, then when will you finally end your crusade against racism?
Constant focus on race is dividing us and it's boring.
Plus, you can't argue with Morgan Freeman:
People thought that integration would eliminate racism, but instead people assumed it was done, the discussions all but ended, and now people believe it doesn't exist despite bullet two of my post. I think we've had enough time NOT talking about racism.
And I never trust a man so enamored with penguins.
So the crusade will never end for you. Got it.
I guess it's a pasttime that makes you feel righteous, so of course you don't want it to end.
We all have our reasons and you don't know me enough to conclude what mine may be. There's no reason to make this personal or to presume my motives.
Very well. What is your reason for constructing an undefeatable Boogeyman, if not that you can fight him forever and feel good about it?
People love to fight evil, it gives their lives meaning. I don't fault you for this tendency, but you're fighting an imaginary evil and you haven't real goals.
Fighting an endless battle doesn't feel good. I believe in doing the right thing simply because it is the right thing to do, and trust me, that can feel pretty awful at times. As for constructing a boogeyman, I didn't create racism. We as individuals contribute to persisting, but it is not something we individually construct. That is precisely why we shouldn't pretend it doesn't exist. It's bigger than one person, but we all participate in it even if we pretend we don't.