The Seat Not Taken.

I enjoyed reading this piece, because I don’t think a lot of people have the idea that it is still happening. I grew up in a small town that did not have much diversity. It wasn’t every day when someone of a different ethnic background came into town, but none of us treated them any differently. We respected them just like we would any other person. Color has no effect on me, but I do understand why he would think that his color is the possible reason why the seat is not taken. I also agree to disagree about his analysis on the situation. From my own personal point of view, I do not believe in discriminating anyone for anything, but there are people out there that do this. I hate how bad discrimination was a long time ago, because now it is affecting us as humans. We are not aloud to say a certain thing or act a certain way without someone assuming we are being racist.

When I ride the bus to school, I am glad to take any spot open because I do not want to stand the entire trip. I don’t look at who is sitting next to me; I am just always looking for that empty seat. The only reason I would ever choose not to sit next to someone is if they made me feel uncomfortable. I have many people try and have conversations with me, but I know they are just being polite. I am not trying to be disrespectful, but I think that discrimination is taken to far sometimes. We are now being punished for what has happened a long time ago. As a white person, it is like I am not allowed to say what I feel. I have been teased my entire life for being this white, but no one would ever take me serious if I said I felt discriminated. I think we have discrimination against every color, and not just a few. I enjoyed reading this piece very much, and it really made me start thinking a lot about what he really means. I hope this did not offend anyone, because that was not my intention. We all have our own ideas and opinions.