I spend more time lately protecting my black sons from well-meaning people concerned they might be victims of racism than I do protecting them from actual racism.
I am not afraid that my sons might experience occasions of racism. I am afraid that they might see racism everywhere.
As hurtful as moments of racism might be, a lifetime of imagined victimhood would be ruinous.
But the activists claim that if my sons’ black lives matter, I should purge my fridge of Coon cheese.
Already a subscriber? Log in
Subscribe for just $2 a week
Try a month of The Spectator Australia absolutely free and without commitment. Not only that but – if you choose to continue – you’ll pay just $2 a week for your first year.
- Unlimited access to spectator.com.au and app
- The weekly edition on the Spectator Australia app
- Spectator podcasts and newsletters
- Full access to spectator.co.uk
Comments
Don't miss out
Join the conversation with other Spectator Australia readers. Subscribe to leave a comment.
SUBSCRIBEAlready a subscriber? Log in