We Are Guilty Of Being Prejudice

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We are all guilty of being prejudice and racist towards others we don’t know whether we know it and or really want to admit or not. Prejudice and racism is just one big disease that swarms and infects us all who are in its path and or who lets it become them and to take control over their mind and insides. Everyone including myself have some kind of part in this mess whether it's a big or small part but still we all are guilty for the big disease and problem. We think it's cool, alright, and even funny to prejudge someone before we actually get to know them and their story. You do it before you even get a chance to know who they are and what they have been through. You do it before you even get a real chance to really step in their shoes

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