The argument put forth is one from a very idealistic point of view, to create a world where race is insignificant and would allow "full freedom, equality, and justice." But to do this it is said that it is necessary ("the only way" to be exact) to eradicate racism. To eradicate racism is an inquisition of extremely large stature, but I do not believe it is possible. This is only an underlying aspect of the larger request for "full freedom" though, which race plays, what I believe to be, a mandatory role in the hearts of those consumed by a passion. Is race prohibiting us the freedom, the equality, or the justice that is so explicitly stated in our founding documents of our nation? I believe not, for it is choice that allows this to take place. Choice, which is made by both the racist and the recipient of racism, the choice to play the roles previously mapped out by others previously in their positions. This choice, as stated by Shelby Steele, is a choice to remain in a......
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