To turn a phrase: ‘as you think so you shall see.’ If one looks to find offense one will find it. A horde of people spend their time focusing on how quickly they can find a reason to be offended.

I don’t belittle nor distract from your article, however I think my point is stated. If you think ‘don’t spill the tea’…you will spill it.

Born in a leprosy colony in the African bush was a minority moment for me, thrust into being a ‘limey’ on the plains of Canada, to being a hakujin/gaijin in the north of Japan in the early eighties solidified how I view the world and how much I care about how it views me.

I know that having my hair pulled, my skin pinched, fingers thrust in my face or screams when I am first seen can be alarming.

I choose to dismiss it.

Out of mind out of sight.

Racism and discrimination are not to be tolerated, at all. When crying foul and hurly accusations one should always look at oneself before clanging the bell of indignation.

I enjoyed your article. Thank you