“ People are afraid to speak honestly about race because they fear it will get them in trouble, not because they are closeted racists. We are all so awkward and unpracticed in robust interracial communication that we rightly expect to say something stupid once we start trying. When we do reach out to other groups, we often end up trapped in a game of accusation and counteraccusation. That’s where just about all of our public discussions about race end up these days.
SYMPTOMS OF STRESS
gt: what happened to symptoms of stress? bds: it's done. gt: maybe you could just send me something funny or disturbing every day instead? bds: ha. gt: i meant "and/or."
February 24, 2009
