Discrimination (A Poem)

@zebra2222 (5268)
United States
April 5, 2016 5:00pm CST
Discrimination, That nasty word, I'd love to give it The bird. Prejudice, A nasty word too, I'd love to kick it With my shoe. Bigotry, Three sides of what's wrong When civilized people Don't get along.
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@sallypup (69176)
• Centralia, Washington
5 Apr 16
There are so many kinds of ways to discriminate against people.
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@zebra2222 (5268)
• United States
6 Apr 16
It's not getting any better these days.
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@sallypup (69176)
• Centralia, Washington
6 Apr 16
@zebra2222 I totally agree with you. Just have to keep on keeping on.
@TheHorse (238306)
• Walnut Creek, California
6 Apr 16
@zebra2222 I felt it was a few years back. But I've changed my tune.
@carebear29 (32002)
• Wausau, Wisconsin
5 Apr 16
This subject seems to be a big deal nowadays.
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@zebra2222 (5268)
• United States
5 Apr 16
Too many states are trying to pass discriminating legislation under the banner of religious freedom. I am oppose to this.
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@TheHorse (238306)
• Walnut Creek, California
6 Apr 16
It is. It's more complicated than many think. As @sallypup said, there are so many ways to discriminate. Being a victim is certainly no fun.
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@sallypup (69176)
• Centralia, Washington
6 Apr 16
@TheHorse For example, my husband is blind. He got a master's degree so that he could get a job that most sighted folks get when they have a bachelor's degree. He started applying for jobs. Was refused. He asked why?? Answer: you have to have a driver's license to be a social worker. He went to the governor and by coincidence, was called not long after for a position. Again discrimination: he ended up getting a job across the state. Just about zero choice of where he could work. Just be grateful that you got a job? Is that what folks of color were told in the 40s?
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@abhaijith (2963)
• India
6 Apr 16
Very much relevant in today's scenario.
@josie_ (10033)
• Philippines
6 Apr 16
Nice poem with a timely message. I was not aware we can post poetry. You have encourage me to give it a try.
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@zebra2222 (5268)
• United States
6 Apr 16
I have written a few poems. There has not been any negative feedback.
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