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=RACIAL VIOLENCE=

Racism has been a problem for many decades. It began with slavery around the time our country gained independence. Difference in color prevented the ability for harmony. Since our world is so diverse, racism and racial violence are seen everyday. It is able to thrive since no two people are alike. Society is unable to prevent others from forming their own opinions about other races or groups of people. Many people have tried to stop this global problem by changing laws to protect some races, but there will always be people who believe that they are superior because of the color of their skin. Society is unable to change man's opinions and beliefs.

Since racial violence is originally caused because of the difference in appearence, and the different beliefs, one possible solution to this problem would be if everyone looked exactly the same. Imagine if everyone in the world was painted neon green. How much of the racism would go away if everyone had the same color skin? Another option would be to have everyone in the world look identical. you wouldn't be able to tell your friend from your enemy. It would stop conflict for the most part because mankind functions on first impressions and the differences between people. To solve the problem, we could create a world where everyone has the exact same bone structure. Everyone would have to same sized nose, and the same color eyes. Also everyone would also live the exact same lifestyle. They would have the same houses, the same clothes, the same cars, and everyone would also have the same job. There would be cause of racial violence if everyone made the same amount of money and had the same opportunities in life. There would be nothing to fight or argue over.

Some may say that making a Stepford society would ruin the meaning of life, but thats what would need to occur if we want to solve the problem of racial violence. Many people would believe that if everyone looked and acted the same that they would all get along, but I believe that racism and racial violence are caused by much deeper reasons. I think that people of the same race fight with eachother for the same reasons there is racial violence. Even if you put a group of people that look identical in a room there will still be conflict because humans don't get along with eachother in general. Another way to fix the problem would be to force the races to battle it out.

If one races lined up on one side and another race on the other with equally matched armies and identical weapons...what would happen? Imagine it like a chess match:

The front-line troops were poised. The cavalry regiment was ready to go. The knights were ready to roar into battle, and the bishops too were prepared for the conflict. The royalty, however, was safely tucked away behind the lines, while the castles were fortified and prepared. The battle ensued with each side leading out with its peasant forces. These forces were looking for strategic position on the field of battle. The mounted knights made their moves, charging into the fray and looking to spill the blood of their opponent. Carefully, the bishops followed behind the front lines. First blood was drawn; a white pawn was captured by a black knight. However the white pawns quickly countered and put pressure on the black knight, causing him to retreat. Other battles ensued, causing heavy casualties of pawns on both sides. The knights, the bishops, and the castles desperately attacked and began to fall. The black knight was captured. The blacks countered taking down the white bishop with two pawns. The battle continued for days, each side looking for a strategic advantage. The carnage was appalling. Slowly, each side began to dwindle. The kings and queens were safe for the time being. However, it was not long before they were threatened also, and then the unthinkable happened; the black queen was captured. However, this advantage was short-lived, as the blacks quickly countered and captured the white queen. The sides were even once again; however, the kings and a few measly pawns remained. Then too, the pawns were gone, so all that was left on the field of battle were the two kings.

After this point there could be two possible outcomes. Either the Kings duel it out and have a draw to see which one is the ultimate winner, or they continue to slowly dance away from eachother locked in futility, trying to annihilate the other but never succeeding. What would be their fate? One may end up on top, but the two sides maight reach a stalemate for all eternity, with only the sorrowful carnage of the battle to be remembered.

Looking back on all the solutions to racial violence, society can see that ultimately racial violence solves nothing. Casualties are inflicted, lives are ruined, and reputations are tarnished. In the end, it seems like all of the disagreemants and arguments were all for nothing.



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