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The Word Just Makes Things Worse

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Long before the culture wars Life was calmer on these shores Instead of magnifying 'racism' We telescoped 'outer-spacism' Back then we knew the world wasn't perfect So many pock-marks of abject neglect Troubling tendencies oft left unchecked Defects that we had to correct Yet it sure seems toxic to label folks 'racist' Just makes things worse; not to our benefice So why don't we think like incrementalists ~ Call our affliction 'racial prejudice'

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Date: 7/14/2020 3:54:00 AM
Your rhyming is only surpassed by your bravery. Well penned.
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Date: 7/14/2020 1:27:00 AM
racial prejudice... Racism on one side.. Racial prejudice on the other.. Between them innocent lives suffering..Great sentiments Gershon..
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Date: 7/13/2020 9:33:00 PM
Hello Gershon … people around the world are becoming impatient, intolerant, angry, and disrespectful to race, colour, and creed. Something horrible is not too far into the future - thanks again Gershon - Lindsay
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