The Freeper Stare

[GulfCoast66]

11. Sorry for the miss-spelling and poor grammar.

Bourbon.

But the meaning remains.

My dad, born in 34 fled the rural south because he could not stand the oppression of the society and knew as an 18 year old he could not change it. Went to the State University to study Journalism against his father’s wishes. His dad refused to pay for his educational although had dad followed his father’s wishes he would have. Of course, once dad became successful and had a PhD his dad was super proud of him!

Dad was no modern idea of a progressive. But felt strongly that blacks were to be treated no different than whites by society. Granted, while his idealism might not be considered progressive by today’s standards, he did his best. And he allowed room for his kids to imagine a truly diverse society. Which my sister and I both do.

Dad lived in a world on the south where a person had to leave or keep their mouth shut if they were opposed to legally mandated racial discrimination. I don’t. I won’t be silent nor passive.

And I’m not alone.