Do you think racism will ever go away?

Do you think racism will ever go away?
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It’s interesting you are ranting against people who generalize about race but then you go on to say you think “People in general are stupid.” That may not be technically racist but it is certainly a similar thought process. I do think racism still exists and it is not just white people who are racist which it seems you are implying. I do hope that at some point in time there is no racism but it doesn’t seem to be happening anytime soon. You can’t legislate against it, that causes more resentment. I guess it is simply that we must all live our lives honorably and hopefully in the process gain respect and acceptance into the greater community. That goes for everyone regardless of their race.
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