HOW DOES PREJUDICE AFFECT PEOPLE'S BEHAVIOR?Education 354
Dangers of prejudice Flyer
Letter to the Editor
Dear Editor,
Last week you published an article about a man that went to jail for murdering two women. You made the case that societal pressures pushed him to this point, and that this poor young woman prompted the murder by trying to extend an olive branch of friendship to him. I take issue with many points you brought up in your article
My first concern would be to highlight the fact that Miss. Mary Dalton was simply trying to break down racial barriers and form a friendship with someone she would likely have spent many hours driving with. I understand that one person cannot undo decades of racial discrimination, however, we have to start somewhere. It should also be noted that Miss. Dalton was raised in a very progressive family that donates millions of dollars to the local Negro community. That chauffer boy should have been grateful for the opportunity to hold such a prestigious job instead of biting the hand that fed him.
Furthermore, it is unacceptable to blame society for such despicable behavior. We all have our crosses to bear and it is reprehensible to resort to murder every time someone makes you feel uncomfortable. Prejudice may still exist in some places but this is really an issue of personal responsibility. Every citizen has free will and should be held accountable for his own actions. If the Negroes want to have more equality and responsibility they are going to have to prove to society that they can handle it. I look forward to a day when Negroes are equal to us, however, it is my expert opinion that they simply have not yet earned that level of respect.
Warmest Regards,
A Concerned Citizen
Last week you published an article about a man that went to jail for murdering two women. You made the case that societal pressures pushed him to this point, and that this poor young woman prompted the murder by trying to extend an olive branch of friendship to him. I take issue with many points you brought up in your article
My first concern would be to highlight the fact that Miss. Mary Dalton was simply trying to break down racial barriers and form a friendship with someone she would likely have spent many hours driving with. I understand that one person cannot undo decades of racial discrimination, however, we have to start somewhere. It should also be noted that Miss. Dalton was raised in a very progressive family that donates millions of dollars to the local Negro community. That chauffer boy should have been grateful for the opportunity to hold such a prestigious job instead of biting the hand that fed him.
Furthermore, it is unacceptable to blame society for such despicable behavior. We all have our crosses to bear and it is reprehensible to resort to murder every time someone makes you feel uncomfortable. Prejudice may still exist in some places but this is really an issue of personal responsibility. Every citizen has free will and should be held accountable for his own actions. If the Negroes want to have more equality and responsibility they are going to have to prove to society that they can handle it. I look forward to a day when Negroes are equal to us, however, it is my expert opinion that they simply have not yet earned that level of respect.
Warmest Regards,
A Concerned Citizen