I am a victim of racism

Have you ever gotten to the point where you think, " I've had it! I'm not going to take any more!"? Well, I'm there. I am sick and tired of being discriminated against! How? Do you wonder? Have you noticed lately that if you are against any part of any policy that our President and our democratic Congress are supporting there is an immediate cry of Racism?

In watching the news as of late, there are so many guests who instead of debating the issues claim that all the opposition to their views stem from racism. They state that the people at the tea parties or those voicing their concern for health care are doing so because of racism.

Just because I have concerns or issues with 50+ items that were released in the 1018 page H.R. II bill, I was called a racist. I feel strongly that debt is never a solution to money problems personally or for our government, so I must be racist. Because I am concerned about our borders and the thousands of people crossing them illegally on a daily basis, I am called a racist. And now because I am concerned about the corruption and illegal practices that have recently been uncovered in the ACORN organization, I am called a racist.

I am not a racist. I don't care if the person whose supporting or at the tail end of critisism has skin that is red, black, white, or green. I am concerned about the direction our country is heading. Corruption is corruption no matter what the skin color!

I don't disagree that we could use health care reform. I think they should make it possible for there to be interstate competition for insurance companies which would lower premiums for all. I also think Tort Reform and stipulations made to help those who have pre-existing conditions.

Let me tell you why I am so irate about being called a racist. I am not a racist! My dad was in the military when I was young. We lived in both Germany and Japan. I studied in Mexico and served a 18 month mission in Chile. These experiences taught me to look past the color of skin and instilled in me a deep belief that we are all God's children. Thus, we are all brothers and sisters.

I have a sister-in-law from Brazil that I have yet to meet. My brother and she were married a year and a half ago in Brazil. We have been trying to get her here legally ever since. We are hoping they'll be able to be with us for Christmas. Another sister-in-law is black. She is one of the most beautiful women that I know. When I think of either of these women, now my sisters, I feel only love and admiration.

I feel I am a victim of racism. I feel that those charging me with racism see my skin color and immediately think the only reason I could possibly be against any proposed bill or corruption is if I was a racist! Please look past the color of my white skin and see that I love my country and all the people who live in it. For this reason, I stand up and voice my concern!

Please stop calling me a racist!