I come from a strong, strict, catholic (and western) background. I grew up in an area where unfortunately racism is still a major problem. My mother has always actively fought against racism and has instilled in me the same tolerance. 2 Years ago I left home for university in canada, a country MUCH more culturely diverse than home. I met and fell deeply in love with a palestian man. I love everything about him, his culture, his family, I've even learned to speak quiet a bit of arabic! I've been accepted by his family which is a HUGE deal bc they are very traditional in that they dont beleive in dating (his older sister had an arranged marriage). The problem: my mom, the same woman who taught me my whole life not to judge refers to him as a terrorist...she has never met him (bc she lives in a different country) She has never said it in a hateful tone, always jokingly, but i know she would NEVER accept any racial slurrs to be uttered in her house, even jokingly.
2007-11-28
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