Cherchez la femme, A.A.

After all, we would NEVER think of repeating those painful lessons of “Separate but Equal.”

Or would we?

—When we suggest “separate but equal” health care for any patient in need, we are forgetting Plessy v. Ferguson.

—When we implement “separate but equal” laws for illegal immigrants, we are forgetting Plessy v. Ferguson.

—When we demand “separate but equal” schools and/or funding for affluent neighborhoods v. the inner city, we are forgetting Plessy v. Ferguson.

—When we recommend “separate but equal” tax rates for the rich and the poor, we are forgetting Plessy v. Ferguson.

—When we believe in “separate but equal” restrictions for those of a different religion than our own (i.e. the New York mosque), we are forgetting Plessy v. Ferguson.

—When we preach “separate but equal” laws for those in the LGBT community, we are forgetting Plessy v. Ferguson.

In short, whenever we seek to divide humanity because of our perceived differences, we will be sure to reap our own hell. Life is hard enough. Why would anyone want to endure it all alone? Sorry, but you cannot “divide” and “conquer” and the same time. We don’t have the luxury of simply changing the rules for those we don’t like and/or understand. Such an action is the epitome of bigotry.

(Source : azspot)