Why I Love My Enemies

             Since my first step into the so-called "Real World" I have been outcast into my own category. This same category I have been shunned to has been my set back in many cases. The majority of my life I have been prosecuted against due to my race. To me race should not play a role in any person's life as either their adversary or benefactor. Racism, racial discrimination, can only lead a person one way and that way is into a problem. So many problems may arise from racial actions or comments that could spark off multiple repercussions, which could lead a person to getting emotionally hurt, physically hurt, or even prosecuted and sent to jail. An example of some repercussions happened to me very recently. A few weeks back I found a good friend and myself at the mall getting our suites for a school event. We were on our way to get our suites when we saw a young Hispanic female at her sales cart sitting down looking down and out. My friend proceeds to go to her and tell her to cheer up. After my friend goes over there, I take a closer look at her and tell her that she looks familiar and ask her have I seen her somewhere before. With attitude and digression she replies, "No you don't know me!" In shock and amazement I inquire if she is having a bad day. This same young lady again answers back with the same manner, " YES!" So me being the kind and considerate person I am approach this young lady, place my hand on her should slightly and tap her saying calmly, " It is going to be ok." While I was walking away with my friend the lady replies dynamically, "Don't touch me!" Thinking no more about the situation my friend and I go on to pick up our suites for our school event. Leaving the store holding suites, food, and laughter in our spirits we notice four mall security officers standing at the exit to the mall. Disregarding the officers we continue on our journey out the mall, when w...

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