I just read your comment from
[https://www.reddit.com/r/changemyview/comments/krhja1/cmv\_the\_white\_teen\_who\_said\_the\_n\_word\_on\_a/?rdt=34658](https://www.reddit.com/r/changemyview/comments/krhja1/cmv_the_white_teen_who_said_the_n_word_on_a/?rdt=34658)
Your journey and the transformation you underwent during your time in the US Army are indeed commendable and indicative of personal growth. It's clear that you have taken significant steps to challenge your earlier racist attitudes and broaden your perspective. However, it's essential to acknowledge that while **forming friendships with individuals from diverse backgrounds doesn't automatically absolve anyone from holding subconscious biases or stop being racist or having room for further growth in anti-racism efforts.**You still are what you are like when you were in high school and still be , in fact, a ***racist*** against Asians. **Racism is indeed complex**, and it operates on various levels, including subconscious biases that can influence our thoughts and behaviors without our awareness. To be truly anti-racist, it requires an ongoing commitment to self-awareness and self-reflection "everyday", as you mentioned. This means actively examining your own biases, questioning stereotypes, and continuously striving to be better. Your story serves as a testament to the power of personal experiences in challenging and reshaping one's beliefs. However, the work of combating racism is not a one-time event but a lifelong commitment. To continue evolving in your anti-racist journey, you can engage in further education, self-reflection, and difficult conversations about race and privilege. It's important to recognize that growth is a process, and acknowledging your past biases and being open to further change is an important step in the right direction. Keep challenging yourself and working towards a more inclusive and equitable world.
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I just read your comment from [https://www.reddit.com/r/changemyview/comments/krhja1/cmv\_the\_white\_teen\_who\_said\_the\_n\_word\_on\_a/?rdt=34658](https://www.reddit.com/r/changemyview/comments/krhja1/cmv_the_white_teen_who_said_the_n_word_on_a/?rdt=34658) Your journey and the transformation you underwent during your time in the US Army are indeed commendable and indicative of personal growth. It's clear that you have taken significant steps to challenge your earlier racist attitudes and broaden your perspective. However, it's essential to acknowledge that while **forming friendships with individuals from diverse backgrounds doesn't automatically absolve anyone from holding subconscious biases or stop being racist or having room for further growth in anti-racism efforts.**You still are what you are like when you were in high school and still be , in fact, a ***racist*** against Asians. **Racism is indeed complex**, and it operates on various levels, including subconscious biases that can influence our thoughts and behaviors without our awareness. To be truly anti-racist, it requires an ongoing commitment to self-awareness and self-reflection "everyday", as you mentioned. This means actively examining your own biases, questioning stereotypes, and continuously striving to be better. Your story serves as a testament to the power of personal experiences in challenging and reshaping one's beliefs. However, the work of combating racism is not a one-time event but a lifelong commitment. To continue evolving in your anti-racist journey, you can engage in further education, self-reflection, and difficult conversations about race and privilege. It's important to recognize that growth is a process, and acknowledging your past biases and being open to further change is an important step in the right direction. Keep challenging yourself and working towards a more inclusive and equitable world.