In her

response, (assuming "Sandy" is a woman) Ms.

Johnson makes several statements disparaging the NAACP's

goal of defending the civil rights of all American

citizens, but particularly those of minorities and others

who are disenfranchised and discriminated against.

Sandy

Johnson makes several comments, which not only

demonstrate her own bias against minorities, but which

also demonstrates how misinformed she is about the NAACP

and other organizations. Needless to say her perspective

was quite indicative of anyone who speaks out before they

know the facts of the issue. (Open mouth and insert

foot.)

Here are

the correct facts for Ms. Johnson and others who think

like her: 1) there is an organization called the NAAWP.

2) The

NAACP was organized by both whites and blacks solely to

protect all citizens' rights, regardless of the person's

color or ethnicity.

I regret

that your feelings and opinions stem from the school

incident with a "black guy," but from what you

tell of the incident, it appears the system did work

since the tribunal found both you and the young man

guilty of school violations. (I'm sure the investigation

found that you did more than just raise a hand to protect

yourself). In this case it proved the old adage that

"two wrongs do not make a right."

3) Ethnic

television programming and other mediums of ethnic

identification and product labeling are intended to

positively reinforce self-pride and racial identity for

African-Americans (who may lack them due to negative

racial stereotyping which permeates throughout various

regions of America).

This serves

not only to minimize the stigma young African-Americans

develop through low self-esteem and an inferiority

complex taught by some misdirected educators, it also

serves to educate Anglo-Americans and other cultures of

the richness of our (all humans') diversity and the

synergism that can be gained by experiencing perspectives

from other cultures.

There is

more to be gained by Caucasians experiencing

"positive" activities of other cultures (not

just black) in our attempt to assimilate into a

harmonious society than ever before because there is

little alternative other than to live in a state of

constant bigotry and disharmony. This is the foundation

of fundamental Christianity and other principles in the

unification of mankind.

We all have

the responsibility to appreciate each other's differences

and our similarities (and there are more of these, Ms.

Johnson, than your youthfulness has allowed you to

experience).

The intent

is not to discriminate against "whites" but

only to gain access to all the great things America has

to offer, unlike the injustices of the past.

I do not

condone any racial discrimination or negative

stereotyping of any ethnic group, and that, Ms. Johnson,

is the reason for the NAACP and any other organization

that exist to level the "playing field" for all

people: to educate those who are misinformed, and to

foster a better understanding of our racial differences.

I hope I have done this for you.

Please do

not hesitate calling me directly at 770-460-9934 if you

have any questions. I look forward to your favorable

response.

Rev.

Edward J. Johnson

President