Stop the hate

Things are truly getting crazy.

It is being reported that an assassination plot to kill Barack Obama has been thwarted. The reports state that two skinheads were planning to kill 88 black people, 14 by beheading, and Obama. Apparently, the number 88 and 14 have meaning within the skinhead movement.

Also, yesterday, on amazon.com, several people were outraged to find out that the Obama Halloween mask was listed under the “terrorist” section. As a matter of fact, it was the only mask listed under the terrorist section. The “mistake” has since been corrected.

This is a Presidential election.

And unfortunately, because of Obama’s skin color it is becoming much more than that. We are witnessing the fact that although we have made strides, there is still some deep rooted hate and prejudices residing in some. We are supposed to be living in a country where race, age, sexual-preference, etc… is not supposed to matter.

But, it truly does.

Growing up, I had the luxury of living in Toronto, which is one of the most multicultural cities in the world. I had the benefit of meeting and mingling with people of all races. I have friends from all different cultures and beliefs.

I say this to say, that I live my life by one simple factor. If you are cool with me, I am cool with you. I don’t see color. Or, judge by preconceived notions or stereotypes. I give everyone a clean slate.

Maybe, I am naïve by wishing that we all could operate based on that premise. This would allow us to live in a type of society that Martin Luther King spoke about in his “I have a dream” speech.

Hopefully, that day will come one day.

It is apparent we are not there yet.

Remember, united we stand divided we fall.

The Wizard has spoken.