The Industry of Difference

Just discovered a site (thanks to a haloscan comment) called Wake Up US. The site discusses issues which are likely to cause a problem within the USA if they are not looked into carefully and dealt with swiftly. It’s an excellent site with a balanced sensible approach and lucid opinion.

It got me thinking on a long held belief of mine, which is very much related to the topic of the site mentioned above.

“The industry of difference breeds the hatred of Racism”.

What does this mean ?

Simply this – if you keep telling someone often enough that they are different, they will begin to expect to be treated differently. The more they are treated differently, the more they are resented because they receive different treatment from governments, NGO’s and the like. That resentment can start a cycle of hatred.

Whilst people in genuine need require help from us, the cycle of different treatment amongst all people, can start a chain reaction which filters down through the generations.

I think we should create a country where there isn’t an expectation to be treated differently. Different treatment is actually a process of exclusion rather than a process of inclusion, but ti is different treatment that masks the true nature of Racism. Without inclusion – racism breeds rampant. What created this expectation … is there a word for it ? Is the different treatment of one culture over another racism ?

Think about it. Do the people from Culture A want to be treated different from Culture B ? Basically they don’t, but when they’’re told they are different, then the expectation to be treated differently starts.   

Many readers may think I too am racist by thinking this way. Can I tell you I am far from it. I have been involved with many international events over the years. These events include people from all lands, religions, and backgrounds. Had I been a racist then would I have taken part ? …. I know the truth. You decide.

I’’m going back to my Thai food … watching TV on my Japanese television having viewed this post on a screen made in South Korea. Tomorrow I will drive in my German built – American car, and on Monday I will go back work at a company part Japanese and US owned. I work with people from many countries including India, Japan, Great Britain, New Zealand, Ireland, Saudi Arabia, South Africa and Malaysia.