Woke-ism

All I can say is, “Woke-ism” has gone too far. Talk about a classic example of “winning the battle, but losing the war” — Woke Culture is it.

The goal, the ‘war’, was to awaken white people to the difficulties, struggles, and oppression that people-of-color have endured for centuries, and bring them to the intrinsic moment of understanding that we are all truly equal, and shall be treated as such, in all contexts.

But the ‘battles’ being waged to wake white people up have effectively eradicated this larger goal. All we have learned is that if anyone says anything that can even remotely be interpreted as “racist” — and the recent examples of Sharon Osborne and Chris Harrison show us just how far these interpretations can be pushed — they will be summarily executed upon the holy stone of Woke-ism, with no hope of redemption or forgivance.

Rather than leading us to greater understanding and compassion for the tribulations that people of color have endured, and strengthening the human bond we share with all others, Woke culture is teaching us to avoid any interaction with people of color, and avoid any comments — even sympathetic and empathetic comments — whatsoever in their regard. (And by “people of color” I mean any group that is not considered “white” — Asians, Hispanics, blacks, Hindus, American Indians, etc etc etc.)

I now find myself in the awkward position of avoiding any conversation or interaction with people of color that I run into, unless absolutely necessary. When the bellhop, the valet, the stock broker, the…