Hidden racism in the census?
I am very disturbed that our government is perpetuating racism by distinguishing citizens based on differences in race, language spoken, income and other differences to divide us as Americans. [“Census Day important for Latinos,” Opinion, April 4.]
This is either done out of ignorance or designed to promote a consensus that we are not the same and therefore not equal. Casual observation of our society would indicate that we are truly a melting pot and that most Americans are not racist.
Look at the results on “American Idol,” for example. It is obvious most Americans are fair-minded. I propose that if we truly want to stamp out all feelings of difference based upon race, that we remove race as a criteria for anything.
I have to believe that some of our political leaders believe promoting racism under the guise of fairness is to their political benefit. This saddens me, but I believe that the American spirit will overcome all obstacles.
— John Finnila, Renton