Dear Racists,
Racism isn’t just wrong; it’s lazy, it’s not cool, and it dehumanizes others.
At its core, racism is built on fear and falsehood. It assumes that skin color, ancestry, or culture can tell you everything about a person’s character or values. That’s ridiculous; no single trait defines who someone is. Imagine judging an entire library by the color of its covers. You’d miss every story inside, even the good ones.
Beyond being morally bankrupt, racism actively damages society. It creates needless division, fuels injustice, and wastes talent. When people are excluded or discriminated against, everyone loses, because progress depends on diverse voices, new ideas, like cultural traditions, and the freedom to contribute fully. History is packed with examples of how racism held communities back, from segregation laws that crushed opportunity to discriminatory hiring practices that kept brilliant minds out of the room.
On a personal level, racism shrinks your world. It prevents you from forming meaningful friendships, learning new perspectives, and appreciating the beauty in differences. It makes life smaller, dimmer, and lonelier. When you treat people with respect and open-mindedness, you gain allies, friends, and even a deeper understanding of yourself.
Some people excuse racism by claiming it’s “just how they were raised” or that “everyone has biases.” But inherited ignorance is no excuse for choosing to stay ignorant. Choosing not to be racist isn’t about being politically correct; it’s about being fundamentally decent.
Rejecting racism is an act of courage and clarity. It’s saying, “I refuse to believe lies about my neighbors. I refuse to live in fear of strangers. I refuse to pass on hate like some twisted family heirloom.” It’s not about being perfect; it’s about being willing to see people as they are, and not as what statistics or people portray them as.
The truth is simple: Racism is a human invention, not a law of nature. If it can be learned, it can be unlearned. And the world, your world, becomes infinitely better when you decide that someone’s humanity matters more than your prejudice.
So why shouldn’t you be racist? It can mess up people’s mental health, make people not love themselves, physical health problems. But enough of how it makes others feel, you can do better, be a better human. Because humanity deserves better. And because deep down, you already know that judging people by the color of their skin instead of the content of their character isn’t just wrong, it’s absurd.
